Finding the Third Proportional to 163,336 and 245,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,336 and 245,005 is: 367,509.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,336 : 245,005 = 245,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,336/245,005 = 245,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,336x = 245,005 × 245,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,336x = 60,027,450,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,027,450,025/163,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,509.00
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