Finding the Third Proportional to 163,040 and 336,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,040 and 336,232 is: 693,400.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,040 : 336,232 = 336,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,040/336,232 = 336,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,040x = 336,232 × 336,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,040x = 113,051,957,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,051,957,824/163,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,400.13
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