Finding the Third Proportional to 164,080 and 253,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,080 and 253,119 is: 390,475.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,080 : 253,119 = 253,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,080/253,119 = 253,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,080x = 253,119 × 253,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,080x = 64,069,228,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,069,228,161/164,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,475.55
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