Finding the Third Proportional to 163,524 and 352,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,524 and 352,854 is: 761,392.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,524 : 352,854 = 352,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,524/352,854 = 352,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,524x = 352,854 × 352,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,524x = 124,505,945,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,505,945,316/163,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,392.49
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