Finding the Third Proportional to 163,130 and 250,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,130 and 250,819 is: 385,644.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,130 : 250,819 = 250,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,130/250,819 = 250,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,130x = 250,819 × 250,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,130x = 62,910,170,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,910,170,761/163,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,644.40
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