Finding the Third Proportional to 163,672 and 352,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,672 and 352,245 is: 758,080.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,672 : 352,245 = 352,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,672/352,245 = 352,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,672x = 352,245 × 352,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,672x = 124,076,540,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,076,540,025/163,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,080.43
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