Finding the Third Proportional to 163,813 and 357,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,813 and 357,932 is: 782,082.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,813 : 357,932 = 357,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,813/357,932 = 357,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,813x = 357,932 × 357,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,813x = 128,115,316,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,115,316,624/163,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,082.72
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