Finding the Third Proportional to 163,542 and 352,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,542 and 352,890 is: 761,464.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,542 : 352,890 = 352,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,542/352,890 = 352,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,542x = 352,890 × 352,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,542x = 124,531,352,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,531,352,100/163,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,464.04
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