Finding the Third Proportional to 163,971 and 341,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,971 and 341,928 is: 713,020.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,971 : 341,928 = 341,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,971/341,928 = 341,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,971x = 341,928 × 341,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,971x = 116,914,757,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,914,757,184/163,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,020.94
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