Finding the Third Proportional to 163,868 and 224,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,868 and 224,264 is: 306,919.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,868 : 224,264 = 224,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,868/224,264 = 224,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,868x = 224,264 × 224,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,868x = 50,294,341,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,294,341,696/163,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,919.85
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