Finding the Third Proportional to 163,108 and 250,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,108 and 250,782 is: 385,582.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,108 : 250,782 = 250,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,108/250,782 = 250,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,108x = 250,782 × 250,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,108x = 62,891,611,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,891,611,524/163,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,582.63
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