Finding the Third Proportional to 163,308 and 249,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,308 and 249,819 is: 382,158.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,308 : 249,819 = 249,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,308/249,819 = 249,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,308x = 249,819 × 249,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,308x = 62,409,532,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,409,532,761/163,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,158.45
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