Finding the Third Proportional to 164,060 and 253,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,060 and 253,014 is: 390,199.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,060 : 253,014 = 253,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,060/253,014 = 253,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,060x = 253,014 × 253,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,060x = 64,016,084,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,016,084,196/164,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,199.22
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