Finding the Third Proportional to 163,038 and 343,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,038 and 343,772 is: 724,856.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,038 : 343,772 = 343,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,038/343,772 = 343,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,038x = 343,772 × 343,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,038x = 118,179,187,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,179,187,984/163,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,856.71
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