Finding the Third Proportional to 163,536 and 352,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,536 and 352,878 is: 761,440.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,536 : 352,878 = 352,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,536/352,878 = 352,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,536x = 352,878 × 352,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,536x = 124,522,882,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,522,882,884/163,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,440.19
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