Finding the Third Proportional to 163,623 and 356,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,623 and 356,808 is: 778,081.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,623 : 356,808 = 356,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,623/356,808 = 356,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,623x = 356,808 × 356,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,623x = 127,311,948,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,311,948,864/163,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,081.01
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