Finding the Third Proportional to 163,915 and 357,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,915 and 357,619 is: 780,229.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,915 : 357,619 = 357,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,915/357,619 = 357,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,915x = 357,619 × 357,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,915x = 127,891,349,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,891,349,161/163,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,229.69
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