Finding the Third Proportional to 163,674 and 343,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,674 and 343,872 is: 722,460.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,674 : 343,872 = 343,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,674/343,872 = 343,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,674x = 343,872 × 343,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,674x = 118,247,952,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,247,952,384/163,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,460.21
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