Finding the Third Proportional to 163,832 and 250,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,832 and 250,928 is: 384,325.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,832 : 250,928 = 250,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,832/250,928 = 250,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,832x = 250,928 × 250,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,832x = 62,964,861,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,964,861,184/163,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,325.78
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