Finding the Third Proportional to 163,374 and 346,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,374 and 346,908 is: 736,623.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,374 : 346,908 = 346,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,374/346,908 = 346,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,374x = 346,908 × 346,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,374x = 120,345,160,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,345,160,464/163,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,623.70
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