Finding the Third Proportional to 163,696 and 358,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,696 and 358,632 is: 785,705.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,696 : 358,632 = 358,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,696/358,632 = 358,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,696x = 358,632 × 358,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,696x = 128,616,911,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,616,911,424/163,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,705.89
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