Finding the Third Proportional to 163,364 and 343,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,364 and 343,348 is: 721,626.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,364 : 343,348 = 343,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,364/343,348 = 343,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,364x = 343,348 × 343,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,364x = 117,887,849,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,887,849,104/163,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,626.85
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