Finding the Third Proportional to 163,360 and 346,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,360 and 346,547 is: 735,154.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,360 : 346,547 = 346,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,360/346,547 = 346,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,360x = 346,547 × 346,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,360x = 120,094,823,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,094,823,209/163,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,154.40
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