Finding the Third Proportional to 163,773 and 347,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,773 and 347,230 is: 736,193.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,773 : 347,230 = 347,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,773/347,230 = 347,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,773x = 347,230 × 347,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,773x = 120,568,672,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,568,672,900/163,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,193.83
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