Finding the Third Proportional to 163,118 and 237,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,118 and 237,576 is: 346,021.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,118 : 237,576 = 237,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,118/237,576 = 237,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,118x = 237,576 × 237,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,118x = 56,442,355,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,442,355,776/163,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,021.63
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