Finding the Third Proportional to 163,974 and 245,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,974 and 245,964 is: 368,950.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,974 : 245,964 = 245,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,974/245,964 = 245,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,974x = 245,964 × 245,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,974x = 60,498,289,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,498,289,296/163,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,950.50
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