Finding the Third Proportional to 163,906 and 250,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,906 and 250,235 is: 382,033.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,906 : 250,235 = 250,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,906/250,235 = 250,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,906x = 250,235 × 250,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,906x = 62,617,555,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,617,555,225/163,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,033.33
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