Finding the Third Proportional to 163,615 and 342,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,615 and 342,053 is: 715,094.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,615 : 342,053 = 342,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,615/342,053 = 342,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,615x = 342,053 × 342,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,615x = 117,000,254,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,000,254,809/163,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,094.92
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