Finding the Third Proportional to 163,249 and 341,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,249 and 341,258 is: 713,370.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,249 : 341,258 = 341,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,249/341,258 = 341,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,249x = 341,258 × 341,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,249x = 116,457,022,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,457,022,564/163,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,370.51
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