Finding the Third Proportional to 163,852 and 244,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,852 and 244,752 is: 365,595.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,852 : 244,752 = 244,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,852/244,752 = 244,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,852x = 244,752 × 244,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,852x = 59,903,541,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,903,541,504/163,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,595.42
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