Finding the Third Proportional to 163,476 and 344,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,476 and 344,448 is: 725,760.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,476 : 344,448 = 344,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,476/344,448 = 344,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,476x = 344,448 × 344,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,476x = 118,644,424,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,644,424,704/163,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,760.51
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