Finding the Third Proportional to 163,366 and 260,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,366 and 260,121 is: 414,180.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,366 : 260,121 = 260,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,366/260,121 = 260,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,366x = 260,121 × 260,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,366x = 67,662,934,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,662,934,641/163,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,180.03
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