Finding the Third Proportional to 163,550 and 356,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,550 and 356,224 is: 775,882.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,550 : 356,224 = 356,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,550/356,224 = 356,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,550x = 356,224 × 356,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,550x = 126,895,538,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,895,538,176/163,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,882.23
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