Finding the Third Proportional to 163,155 and 252,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,155 and 252,129 is: 389,623.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,155 : 252,129 = 252,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,155/252,129 = 252,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,155x = 252,129 × 252,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,155x = 63,569,032,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,569,032,641/163,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,623.56
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