Finding the Third Proportional to 163,153 and 229,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,153 and 229,759 is: 323,556.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,153 : 229,759 = 229,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,153/229,759 = 229,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,153x = 229,759 × 229,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,153x = 52,789,198,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,789,198,081/163,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,556.40
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