Finding the Third Proportional to 163,092 and 305,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,092 and 305,704 is: 573,019.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,092 : 305,704 = 305,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,092/305,704 = 305,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,092x = 305,704 × 305,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,092x = 93,454,935,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,454,935,616/163,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,019.74
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