Finding the Third Proportional to 163,216 and 346,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,216 and 346,034 is: 733,626.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,216 : 346,034 = 346,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,216/346,034 = 346,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,216x = 346,034 × 346,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,216x = 119,739,529,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,739,529,156/163,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,626.17
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