Finding the Third Proportional to 163,728 and 357,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,728 and 357,888 is: 782,296.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,728 : 357,888 = 357,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,728/357,888 = 357,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,728x = 357,888 × 357,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,728x = 128,083,820,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,083,820,544/163,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,296.37
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