Finding the Third Proportional to 163,582 and 341,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,582 and 341,986 is: 714,959.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,582 : 341,986 = 341,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,582/341,986 = 341,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,582x = 341,986 × 341,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,582x = 116,954,424,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,954,424,196/163,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,959.01
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