Finding the Third Proportional to 163,685 and 245,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,685 and 245,748 is: 368,953.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,685 : 245,748 = 245,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,685/245,748 = 245,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,685x = 245,748 × 245,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,685x = 60,392,079,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,392,079,504/163,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,953.05
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