Finding the Third Proportional to 163,824 and 359,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,824 and 359,769 is: 790,077.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,824 : 359,769 = 359,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,824/359,769 = 359,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,824x = 359,769 × 359,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,824x = 129,433,733,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,433,733,361/163,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,077.97
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