Finding the Third Proportional to 163,560 and 246,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,560 and 246,160 is: 370,474.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,560 : 246,160 = 246,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,560/246,160 = 246,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,560x = 246,160 × 246,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,560x = 60,594,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,594,745,600/163,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,474.11
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