Finding the Third Proportional to 163,161 and 345,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,161 and 345,897 is: 733,292.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,161 : 345,897 = 345,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,161/345,897 = 345,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,161x = 345,897 × 345,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,161x = 119,644,734,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,644,734,609/163,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,292.48
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