Finding the Third Proportional to 163,341 and 346,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,341 and 346,509 is: 735,078.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,341 : 346,509 = 346,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,341/346,509 = 346,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,341x = 346,509 × 346,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,341x = 120,068,487,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,068,487,081/163,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,078.68
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