Finding the Third Proportional to 163,140 and 241,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,140 and 241,676 is: 358,019.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,140 : 241,676 = 241,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,140/241,676 = 241,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,140x = 241,676 × 241,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,140x = 58,407,288,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,407,288,976/163,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,019.42
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