Finding the Third Proportional to 163,264 and 249,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,264 and 249,730 is: 381,989.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,264 : 249,730 = 249,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,264/249,730 = 249,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,264x = 249,730 × 249,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,264x = 62,365,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,365,072,900/163,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,989.13
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