Finding the Third Proportional to 163,634 and 219,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,634 and 219,891 is: 295,489.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,634 : 219,891 = 219,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,634/219,891 = 219,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,634x = 219,891 × 219,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,634x = 48,352,051,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,352,051,881/163,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,489.03
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