Finding the Third Proportional to 163,770 and 358,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,770 and 358,092 is: 782,987.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,770 : 358,092 = 358,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,770/358,092 = 358,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,770x = 358,092 × 358,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,770x = 128,229,880,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,229,880,464/163,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,987.61
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