Finding the Third Proportional to 163,416 and 333,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,416 and 333,744 is: 681,604.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,416 : 333,744 = 333,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,416/333,744 = 333,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,416x = 333,744 × 333,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,416x = 111,385,057,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,385,057,536/163,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,604.36
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