Finding the Third Proportional to 163,904 and 244,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,904 and 244,808 is: 365,646.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,904 : 244,808 = 244,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,904/244,808 = 244,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,904x = 244,808 × 244,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,904x = 59,930,956,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,930,956,864/163,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,646.70
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