Finding the Third Proportional to 163,274 and 249,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,274 and 249,774 is: 382,100.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,274 : 249,774 = 249,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,274/249,774 = 249,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,274x = 249,774 × 249,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,274x = 62,387,051,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,387,051,076/163,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,100.34
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