Finding the Third Proportional to 163,872 and 244,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,872 and 244,764 is: 365,586.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,872 : 244,764 = 244,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,872/244,764 = 244,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,872x = 244,764 × 244,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,872x = 59,909,415,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,909,415,696/163,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,586.65
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