Finding the Third Proportional to 163,916 and 253,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,916 and 253,151 is: 390,965.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,916 : 253,151 = 253,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,916/253,151 = 253,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,916x = 253,151 × 253,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,916x = 64,085,428,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,085,428,801/163,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,965.06
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