Finding the Third Proportional to 163,782 and 246,827.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,782 and 246,827.25 is: 371,980.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,782 : 246,827.25 = 246,827.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,782/246,827.25 = 246,827.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,782x = 246,827.25 × 246,827.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,782x = 60,923,691,342.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,923,691,342.56/163,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,980.38
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