Finding the Third Proportional to 163,501 and 351,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,501 and 351,949 is: 757,598.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,501 : 351,949 = 351,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,501/351,949 = 351,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,501x = 351,949 × 351,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,501x = 123,868,098,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,868,098,601/163,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,598.42
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