Finding the Third Proportional to 163,262 and 247,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,262 and 247,357 is: 374,768.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,262 : 247,357 = 247,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,262/247,357 = 247,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,262x = 247,357 × 247,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,262x = 61,185,485,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,185,485,449/163,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,768.69
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