Finding the Third Proportional to 163,904 and 250,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,904 and 250,232 is: 382,028.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,904 : 250,232 = 250,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,904/250,232 = 250,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,904x = 250,232 × 250,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,904x = 62,616,053,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,616,053,824/163,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,028.83
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