Finding the Third Proportional to 163,596 and 245,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,596 and 245,394 is: 368,091
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,596 : 245,394 = 245,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,596/245,394 = 245,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,596x = 245,394 × 245,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,596x = 60,218,215,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,218,215,236/163,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,091
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