Finding the Third Proportional to 163,730 and 356,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,730 and 356,610 is: 776,709.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,730 : 356,610 = 356,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,730/356,610 = 356,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,730x = 356,610 × 356,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,730x = 127,170,692,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,170,692,100/163,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,709.78
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