Finding the Third Proportional to 163,614 and 342,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,614 and 342,050 is: 715,086.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,614 : 342,050 = 342,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,614/342,050 = 342,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,614x = 342,050 × 342,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,614x = 116,998,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,998,202,500/163,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,086.74
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