Finding the Third Proportional to 163,602 and 346,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,602 and 346,977 is: 735,889.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,602 : 346,977 = 346,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,602/346,977 = 346,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,602x = 346,977 × 346,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,602x = 120,393,038,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,393,038,529/163,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,889.77
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