Finding the Third Proportional to 163,968 and 353,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,968 and 353,766 is: 763,261.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,968 : 353,766 = 353,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,968/353,766 = 353,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,968x = 353,766 × 353,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,968x = 125,150,382,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,150,382,756/163,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,261.02
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