Finding the Third Proportional to 163,820 and 359,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,820 and 359,761 is: 790,062.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,820 : 359,761 = 359,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,820/359,761 = 359,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,820x = 359,761 × 359,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,820x = 129,427,977,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,427,977,121/163,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,062.12
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