Finding the Third Proportional to 163,928 and 359,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,928 and 359,968 is: 790,450.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,928 : 359,968 = 359,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,928/359,968 = 359,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,928x = 359,968 × 359,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,928x = 129,576,961,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,576,961,024/163,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,450.45
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