Finding the Third Proportional to 163,378 and 249,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,378 and 249,873 is: 382,159.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,378 : 249,873 = 249,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,378/249,873 = 249,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,378x = 249,873 × 249,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,378x = 62,436,516,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,436,516,129/163,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,159.88
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