Finding the Third Proportional to 163,776 and 357,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,776 and 357,504 is: 780,389.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,776 : 357,504 = 357,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,776/357,504 = 357,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,776x = 357,504 × 357,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,776x = 127,809,110,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,809,110,016/163,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,389.74
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