Finding the Third Proportional to 163,132 and 241,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,132 and 241,666 is: 358,007.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,132 : 241,666 = 241,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,132/241,666 = 241,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,132x = 241,666 × 241,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,132x = 58,402,455,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,402,455,556/163,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,007.35
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