Finding the Third Proportional to 163,600 and 346,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,600 and 346,063 is: 732,026.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,600 : 346,063 = 346,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,600/346,063 = 346,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,600x = 346,063 × 346,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,600x = 119,759,599,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,759,599,969/163,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,026.89
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