Finding the Third Proportional to 163,750 and 358,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,750 and 358,050 is: 782,899.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,750 : 358,050 = 358,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,750/358,050 = 358,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,750x = 358,050 × 358,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,750x = 128,199,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,199,802,500/163,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,899.56
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