Finding the Third Proportional to 163,880 and 354,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,880 and 354,000 is: 764,681.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,880 : 354,000 = 354,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,880/354,000 = 354,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,880x = 354,000 × 354,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,880x = 125,316,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,316,000,000/163,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,681.47
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