Finding the Third Proportional to 163,524 and 346,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,524 and 346,839 is: 735,655.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,524 : 346,839 = 346,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,524/346,839 = 346,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,524x = 346,839 × 346,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,524x = 120,297,291,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,297,291,921/163,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,655.27
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