Finding the Third Proportional to 161,864 and 244,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,864 and 244,982 is: 370,781.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,864 : 244,982 = 244,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,864/244,982 = 244,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,864x = 244,982 × 244,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,864x = 60,016,180,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,016,180,324/161,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,781.52
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