Finding the Third Proportional to 163,822 and 220,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,822 and 220,183 is: 295,934.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,822 : 220,183 = 220,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,822/220,183 = 220,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,822x = 220,183 × 220,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,822x = 48,480,553,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,480,553,489/163,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,934.33
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