Finding the Third Proportional to 162,720 and 244,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,720 and 244,512 is: 367,417.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,720 : 244,512 = 244,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,720/244,512 = 244,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,720x = 244,512 × 244,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,720x = 59,786,118,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,786,118,144/162,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,417.15
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