Finding the Third Proportional to 163,770 and 356,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,770 and 356,372 is: 775,483.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,770 : 356,372 = 356,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,770/356,372 = 356,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,770x = 356,372 × 356,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,770x = 127,001,002,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,001,002,384/163,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,483.92
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