Finding the Third Proportional to 163,966 and 353,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,966 and 353,762 is: 763,253.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,966 : 353,762 = 353,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,966/353,762 = 353,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,966x = 353,762 × 353,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,966x = 125,147,552,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,147,552,644/163,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,253.07
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