Finding the Third Proportional to 163,622 and 230,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,622 and 230,361 is: 324,321.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,622 : 230,361 = 230,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,622/230,361 = 230,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,622x = 230,361 × 230,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,622x = 53,066,190,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,066,190,321/163,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,321.85
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