Finding the Third Proportional to 163,728 and 352,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,728 and 352,644 is: 759,538.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,728 : 352,644 = 352,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,728/352,644 = 352,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,728x = 352,644 × 352,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,728x = 124,357,790,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,357,790,736/163,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,538.93
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