Finding the Third Proportional to 163,754 and 293,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,754 and 293,812 is: 527,165.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,754 : 293,812 = 293,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,754/293,812 = 293,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,754x = 293,812 × 293,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,754x = 86,325,491,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,325,491,344/163,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,165.70
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