Finding the Third Proportional to 163,810 and 357,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,810 and 357,930 is: 782,088.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,810 : 357,930 = 357,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,810/357,930 = 357,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,810x = 357,930 × 357,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,810x = 128,113,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,113,884,900/163,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,088.30
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