Finding the Third Proportional to 163 and 211
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Solution
The third proportional to 163 and 211 is: 273.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163 : 211 = 211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163/211 = 211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163x = 211 × 211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163x = 44,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,521/163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273.13
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