Finding the Third Proportional to 163,116 and 237,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,116 and 237,573 is: 346,017.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,116 : 237,573 = 237,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,116/237,573 = 237,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,116x = 237,573 × 237,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,116x = 56,440,930,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,440,930,329/163,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,017.13
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