Finding the Third Proportional to 163,154 and 229,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,154 and 229,758 is: 323,551.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,154 : 229,758 = 229,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,154/229,758 = 229,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,154x = 229,758 × 229,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,154x = 52,788,738,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,788,738,564/163,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,551.61
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