Finding the Third Proportional to 163,224 and 346,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,224 and 346,044 is: 733,632.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,224 : 346,044 = 346,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,224/346,044 = 346,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,224x = 346,044 × 346,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,224x = 119,746,449,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,746,449,936/163,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,632.61
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