Finding the Third Proportional to 163,542 and 358,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,542 and 358,188 is: 784,499.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,542 : 358,188 = 358,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,542/358,188 = 358,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,542x = 358,188 × 358,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,542x = 128,298,643,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,298,643,344/163,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,499.66
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