Finding the Third Proportional to 163,586 and 334,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,586 and 334,052 is: 682,153.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,586 : 334,052 = 334,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,586/334,052 = 334,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,586x = 334,052 × 334,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,586x = 111,590,738,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,590,738,704/163,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,153.35
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