Finding the Third Proportional to 162,063 and 245,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,063 and 245,330 is: 371,379.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,063 : 245,330 = 245,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,063/245,330 = 245,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,063x = 245,330 × 245,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,063x = 60,186,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,186,808,900/162,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,379.09
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