Finding the Third Proportional to 163,926 and 359,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,926 and 359,964 is: 790,442.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,926 : 359,964 = 359,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,926/359,964 = 359,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,926x = 359,964 × 359,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,926x = 129,574,081,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,574,081,296/163,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,442.52
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