Finding the Third Proportional to 164,052 and 257,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,052 and 257,013 is: 402,650.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,052 : 257,013 = 257,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,052/257,013 = 257,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,052x = 257,013 × 257,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,052x = 66,055,682,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,055,682,169/164,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,650.88
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