Finding the Third Proportional to 163,469 and 245,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,469 and 245,367 is: 368,295.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,469 : 245,367 = 245,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,469/245,367 = 245,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,469x = 245,367 × 245,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,469x = 60,204,964,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,204,964,689/163,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,295.91
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