Finding the Third Proportional to 163,914 and 360,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,914 and 360,344 is: 792,170.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,914 : 360,344 = 360,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,914/360,344 = 360,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,914x = 360,344 × 360,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,914x = 129,847,798,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,847,798,336/163,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,170.27
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