Finding the Third Proportional to 163,910 and 244,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,910 and 244,817 is: 365,660.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,910 : 244,817 = 244,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,910/244,817 = 244,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,910x = 244,817 × 244,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,910x = 59,935,363,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,935,363,489/163,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,660.20
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