Finding the Third Proportional to 163,734 and 244,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,734 and 244,593 is: 365,383.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,734 : 244,593 = 244,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,734/244,593 = 244,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,734x = 244,593 × 244,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,734x = 59,825,735,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,825,735,649/163,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,383.71
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