Finding the Third Proportional to 162,948 and 247,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,948 and 247,548 is: 376,070.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,948 : 247,548 = 247,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,948/247,548 = 247,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,948x = 247,548 × 247,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,948x = 61,280,012,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,280,012,304/162,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,070.97
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