Finding the Third Proportional to 163,030 and 345,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,030 and 345,684 is: 732,978.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,030 : 345,684 = 345,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,030/345,684 = 345,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,030x = 345,684 × 345,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,030x = 119,497,427,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,497,427,856/163,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,978.15
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