Finding the Third Proportional to 163,266 and 247,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,266 and 247,363 is: 374,777.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,266 : 247,363 = 247,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,266/247,363 = 247,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,266x = 247,363 × 247,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,266x = 61,188,453,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,188,453,769/163,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,777.69
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