Finding the Third Proportional to 163,798.50 and 246,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,798.50 and 246,852 is: 372,017.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,798.50 : 246,852 = 246,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,798.50/246,852 = 246,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,798.50x = 246,852 × 246,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,798.50x = 60,935,909,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,935,909,904/163,798.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,017.51
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