Finding the Third Proportional to 163,608 and 352,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,608 and 352,992 is: 761,596.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,608 : 352,992 = 352,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,608/352,992 = 352,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,608x = 352,992 × 352,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,608x = 124,603,352,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,603,352,064/163,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,596.94
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