Finding the Third Proportional to 163,418 and 245,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,418 and 245,044 is: 367,441.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,418 : 245,044 = 245,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,418/245,044 = 245,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,418x = 245,044 × 245,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,418x = 60,046,561,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,046,561,936/163,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,441.54
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