Finding the Third Proportional to 163,406 and 341,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,406 and 341,777 is: 714,854.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,406 : 341,777 = 341,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,406/341,777 = 341,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,406x = 341,777 × 341,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,406x = 116,811,517,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,811,517,729/163,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,854.52
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