Finding the Third Proportional to 163,818 and 358,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,818 and 358,416 is: 784,175.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,818 : 358,416 = 358,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,818/358,416 = 358,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,818x = 358,416 × 358,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,818x = 128,462,029,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,462,029,056/163,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,175.30
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