Finding the Third Proportional to 163,588 and 334,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,588 and 334,056 is: 682,161.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,588 : 334,056 = 334,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,588/334,056 = 334,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,588x = 334,056 × 334,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,588x = 111,593,411,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,593,411,136/163,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,161.35
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