Finding the Third Proportional to 163,274.25 and 252,192.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,274.25 and 252,192.75 is: 389,535.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,274.25 : 252,192.75 = 252,192.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,274.25/252,192.75 = 252,192.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,274.25x = 252,192.75 × 252,192.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,274.25x = 63,601,183,152.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,601,183,152.56/163,274.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,535.91
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