Finding the Third Proportional to 163,782 and 250,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,782 and 250,047 is: 381,748.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,782 : 250,047 = 250,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,782/250,047 = 250,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,782x = 250,047 × 250,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,782x = 62,523,502,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,523,502,209/163,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,748.31
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