Finding the Third Proportional to 163,907 and 357,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,907 and 357,602 is: 780,193.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,907 : 357,602 = 357,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,907/357,602 = 357,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,907x = 357,602 × 357,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,907x = 127,879,190,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,879,190,404/163,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,193.59
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