Finding the Third Proportional to 163,913 and 356,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,913 and 356,669 is: 776,099.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,913 : 356,669 = 356,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,913/356,669 = 356,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,913x = 356,669 × 356,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,913x = 127,212,775,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,212,775,561/163,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,099.37
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