Finding the Third Proportional to 163,876 and 244,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,876 and 244,770 is: 365,595.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,876 : 244,770 = 244,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,876/244,770 = 244,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,876x = 244,770 × 244,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,876x = 59,912,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,912,352,900/163,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,595.65
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