Finding the Third Proportional to 163,422 and 245,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,422 and 245,050 is: 367,450.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,422 : 245,050 = 245,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,422/245,050 = 245,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,422x = 245,050 × 245,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,422x = 60,049,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,049,502,500/163,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,450.54
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