Finding the Third Proportional to 163,250 and 239,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,250 and 239,286 is: 350,736.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,250 : 239,286 = 239,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,250/239,286 = 239,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,250x = 239,286 × 239,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,250x = 57,257,789,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,257,789,796/163,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,736.84
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