Finding the Third Proportional to 163,132 and 219,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,132 and 219,546 is: 295,468.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,132 : 219,546 = 219,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,132/219,546 = 219,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,132x = 219,546 × 219,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,132x = 48,200,446,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,200,446,116/163,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,468.98
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