Finding the Third Proportional to 163,298 and 249,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,298 and 249,807 is: 382,145.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,298 : 249,807 = 249,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,298/249,807 = 249,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,298x = 249,807 × 249,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,298x = 62,403,537,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,403,537,249/163,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,145.14
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