Finding the Third Proportional to 164,057 and 253,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,057 and 253,344 is: 391,224.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,057 : 253,344 = 253,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,057/253,344 = 253,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,057x = 253,344 × 253,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,057x = 64,183,182,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,183,182,336/164,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,224.89
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