Finding the Third Proportional to 163,008 and 345,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,008 and 345,642 is: 732,898.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,008 : 345,642 = 345,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,008/345,642 = 345,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,008x = 345,642 × 345,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,008x = 119,468,392,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,468,392,164/163,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,898.95
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