Finding the Third Proportional to 163,092 and 249,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,092 and 249,500 is: 381,687.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,092 : 249,500 = 249,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,092/249,500 = 249,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,092x = 249,500 × 249,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,092x = 62,250,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,250,250,000/163,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,687.94
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