Finding the Third Proportional to 163,368 and 263,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,368 and 263,184 is: 423,986.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,368 : 263,184 = 263,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,368/263,184 = 263,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,368x = 263,184 × 263,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,368x = 69,265,817,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,265,817,856/163,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,986.45
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