Finding the Third Proportional to 163,260 and 247,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,260 and 247,354 is: 374,764.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,260 : 247,354 = 247,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,260/247,354 = 247,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,260x = 247,354 × 247,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,260x = 61,184,001,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,184,001,316/163,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,764.19
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