Finding the Third Proportional to 163,306 and 349,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,306 and 349,940 is: 749,868.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,306 : 349,940 = 349,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,306/349,940 = 349,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,306x = 349,940 × 349,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,306x = 122,458,003,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,458,003,600/163,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,868.37
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