Finding the Third Proportional to 163,890 and 247,333.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,890 and 247,333.50 is: 373,261.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,890 : 247,333.50 = 247,333.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,890/247,333.50 = 247,333.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,890x = 247,333.50 × 247,333.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,890x = 61,173,860,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,173,860,222.25/163,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,261.70
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