Finding the Third Proportional to 163,318 and 349,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,318 and 349,963 is: 749,911.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,318 : 349,963 = 349,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,318/349,963 = 349,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,318x = 349,963 × 349,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,318x = 122,474,101,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,474,101,369/163,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,911.84
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