Finding the Third Proportional to 163,262 and 239,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,262 and 239,304 is: 350,763.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,262 : 239,304 = 239,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,262/239,304 = 239,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,262x = 239,304 × 239,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,262x = 57,266,404,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,266,404,416/163,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,763.83
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