Finding the Third Proportional to 163,664 and 356,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,664 and 356,490 is: 776,500.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,664 : 356,490 = 356,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,664/356,490 = 356,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,664x = 356,490 × 356,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,664x = 127,085,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,085,120,100/163,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,500.15
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