Finding the Third Proportional to 163,946 and 245,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,946 and 245,919 is: 368,878.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,946 : 245,919 = 245,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,946/245,919 = 245,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,946x = 245,919 × 245,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,946x = 60,476,154,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,476,154,561/163,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,878.50
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