Finding the Third Proportional to 163,908 and 253,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,908 and 253,140 is: 390,950.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,908 : 253,140 = 253,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,908/253,140 = 253,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,908x = 253,140 × 253,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,908x = 64,079,859,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,079,859,600/163,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,950.16
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