Finding the Third Proportional to 163,246.50 and 249,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,246.50 and 249,558 is: 381,504.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,246.50 : 249,558 = 249,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,246.50/249,558 = 249,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,246.50x = 249,558 × 249,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,246.50x = 62,279,195,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,279,195,364/163,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,504.02
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