Finding the Third Proportional to 163,502 and 351,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,502 and 351,954 is: 757,615.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,502 : 351,954 = 351,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,502/351,954 = 351,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,502x = 351,954 × 351,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,502x = 123,871,618,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,871,618,116/163,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,615.31
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