Finding the Third Proportional to 163,962 and 353,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,962 and 353,754 is: 763,237.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,962 : 353,754 = 353,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,962/353,754 = 353,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,962x = 353,754 × 353,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,962x = 125,141,892,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,141,892,516/163,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,237.17
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