Finding the Third Proportional to 163,434 and 386,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,434 and 386,418 is: 913,634.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,434 : 386,418 = 386,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,434/386,418 = 386,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,434x = 386,418 × 386,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,434x = 149,318,870,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,318,870,724/163,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,634.07
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