Finding the Third Proportional to 163,152 and 250,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,152 and 250,848 is: 385,681.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,152 : 250,848 = 250,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,152/250,848 = 250,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,152x = 250,848 × 250,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,152x = 62,924,719,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,924,719,104/163,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,681.57
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