Finding the Third Proportional to 163,554 and 246,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,554 and 246,143 is: 370,436.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,554 : 246,143 = 246,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,554/246,143 = 246,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,554x = 246,143 × 246,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,554x = 60,586,376,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,586,376,449/163,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,436.53
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