Finding the Third Proportional to 163,622 and 240,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,622 and 240,046 is: 352,165.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,622 : 240,046 = 240,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,622/240,046 = 240,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,622x = 240,046 × 240,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,622x = 57,622,082,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,622,082,116/163,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,165.86
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