Finding the Third Proportional to 163,458 and 344,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,458 and 344,664 is: 726,751.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,458 : 344,664 = 344,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,458/344,664 = 344,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,458x = 344,664 × 344,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,458x = 118,793,272,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,793,272,896/163,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,751.05
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