Finding the Third Proportional to 163,881 and 247,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,881 and 247,320 is: 373,241.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,881 : 247,320 = 247,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,881/247,320 = 247,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,881x = 247,320 × 247,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,881x = 61,167,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,167,182,400/163,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,241.45
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