Finding the Third Proportional to 163,882 and 346,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,882 and 346,964 is: 734,577.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,882 : 346,964 = 346,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,882/346,964 = 346,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,882x = 346,964 × 346,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,882x = 120,384,017,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,384,017,296/163,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,577.42
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