Finding the Third Proportional to 163,546 and 352,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,546 and 352,898 is: 761,479.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,546 : 352,898 = 352,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,546/352,898 = 352,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,546x = 352,898 × 352,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,546x = 124,536,998,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,536,998,404/163,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,479.94
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