Finding the Third Proportional to 163,232 and 346,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,232 and 346,064 is: 733,681.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,232 : 346,064 = 346,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,232/346,064 = 346,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,232x = 346,064 × 346,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,232x = 119,760,292,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,760,292,096/163,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,681.46
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