Finding the Third Proportional to 163,566 and 239,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,566 and 239,959 is: 352,031.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,566 : 239,959 = 239,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,566/239,959 = 239,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,566x = 239,959 × 239,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,566x = 57,580,321,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,580,321,681/163,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,031.12
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