Finding the Third Proportional to 163,926 and 360,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,926 and 360,009 is: 790,640.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,926 : 360,009 = 360,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,926/360,009 = 360,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,926x = 360,009 × 360,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,926x = 129,606,480,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,606,480,081/163,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,640.17
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