Finding the Third Proportional to 163,598 and 346,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,598 and 346,059 is: 732,018.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,598 : 346,059 = 346,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,598/346,059 = 346,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,598x = 346,059 × 346,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,598x = 119,756,831,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,756,831,481/163,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,018.92
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