Finding the Third Proportional to 163,693 and 361,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,693 and 361,801 is: 799,667.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,693 : 361,801 = 361,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,693/361,801 = 361,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,693x = 361,801 × 361,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,693x = 130,899,963,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,899,963,601/163,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,667.45
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