Finding the Third Proportional to 163,150 and 229,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,150 and 229,755 is: 323,551.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,150 : 229,755 = 229,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,150/229,755 = 229,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,150x = 229,755 × 229,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,150x = 52,787,360,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,787,360,025/163,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,551.09
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