Finding the Third Proportional to 163,296 and 244,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,296 and 244,944 is: 367,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,296 : 244,944 = 244,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,296/244,944 = 244,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,296x = 244,944 × 244,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,296x = 59,997,563,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,997,563,136/163,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,416
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