Finding the Third Proportional to 163,794 and 345,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,794 and 345,084 is: 727,028.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,794 : 345,084 = 345,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,794/345,084 = 345,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,794x = 345,084 × 345,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,794x = 119,082,967,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,082,967,056/163,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,028.87
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