Finding the Third Proportional to 163,872 and 251,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,872 and 251,712 is: 386,636.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,872 : 251,712 = 251,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,872/251,712 = 251,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,872x = 251,712 × 251,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,872x = 63,358,930,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,358,930,944/163,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,636.71
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