Finding the Third Proportional to 163,425 and 341,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,425 and 341,826 is: 714,976.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,425 : 341,826 = 341,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,425/341,826 = 341,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,425x = 341,826 × 341,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,425x = 116,845,014,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,845,014,276/163,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,976.38
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