Finding the Third Proportional to 163,568 and 252,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,568 and 252,588 is: 390,056.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,568 : 252,588 = 252,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,568/252,588 = 252,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,568x = 252,588 × 252,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,568x = 63,800,697,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,800,697,744/163,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,056.11
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