Finding the Third Proportional to 162,619 and 250,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,619 and 250,269 is: 385,161.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,619 : 250,269 = 250,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,619/250,269 = 250,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,619x = 250,269 × 250,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,619x = 62,634,572,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,634,572,361/162,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,161.47
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