Finding the Third Proportional to 163,098 and 250,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,098 and 250,767 is: 385,560.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,098 : 250,767 = 250,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,098/250,767 = 250,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,098x = 250,767 × 250,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,098x = 62,884,088,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,884,088,289/163,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,560.14
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