Finding the Third Proportional to 163,314 and 249,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,314 and 249,829 is: 382,175.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,314 : 249,829 = 249,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,314/249,829 = 249,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,314x = 249,829 × 249,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,314x = 62,414,529,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,414,529,241/163,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,175.01
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