Finding the Third Proportional to 163,707 and 343,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,707 and 343,926 is: 722,541.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,707 : 343,926 = 343,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,707/343,926 = 343,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,707x = 343,926 × 343,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,707x = 118,285,093,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,285,093,476/163,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,541.45
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