Finding the Third Proportional to 163,174 and 252,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,174 and 252,148 is: 389,636.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,174 : 252,148 = 252,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,174/252,148 = 252,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,174x = 252,148 × 252,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,174x = 63,578,613,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,578,613,904/163,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,636.91
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