Finding the Third Proportional to 163,896 and 247,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,896 and 247,350 is: 373,297.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,896 : 247,350 = 247,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,896/247,350 = 247,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,896x = 247,350 × 247,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,896x = 61,182,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,182,022,500/163,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,297.84
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