Finding the Third Proportional to 163,746 and 356,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,746 and 356,328 is: 775,406.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,746 : 356,328 = 356,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,746/356,328 = 356,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,746x = 356,328 × 356,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,746x = 126,969,643,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,969,643,584/163,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,406.08
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