Finding the Third Proportional to 163,745 and 260,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,745 and 260,381 is: 414,047.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,745 : 260,381 = 260,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,745/260,381 = 260,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,745x = 260,381 × 260,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,745x = 67,798,265,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,798,265,161/163,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,047.85
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