Finding the Third Proportional to 163,964 and 250,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,964 and 250,704 is: 383,331.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,964 : 250,704 = 250,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,964/250,704 = 250,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,964x = 250,704 × 250,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,964x = 62,852,495,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,852,495,616/163,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,331.07
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