Finding the Third Proportional to 163,532 and 352,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,532 and 352,870 is: 761,424.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,532 : 352,870 = 352,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,532/352,870 = 352,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,532x = 352,870 × 352,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,532x = 124,517,236,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,517,236,900/163,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,424.29
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