Finding the Third Proportional to 163,592 and 245,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,592 and 245,388 is: 368,082
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,592 : 245,388 = 245,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,592/245,388 = 245,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,592x = 245,388 × 245,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,592x = 60,215,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,215,270,544/163,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,082
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