Finding the Third Proportional to 163,594 and 352,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,594 and 352,962 is: 761,532.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,594 : 352,962 = 352,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,594/352,962 = 352,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,594x = 352,962 × 352,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,594x = 124,582,173,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,582,173,444/163,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,532.66
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