Finding the Third Proportional to 163,576 and 352,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,576 and 352,932 is: 761,486.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,576 : 352,932 = 352,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,576/352,932 = 352,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,576x = 352,932 × 352,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,576x = 124,560,996,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,560,996,624/163,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,486.99
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