Finding the Third Proportional to 164,216 and 247,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,216 and 247,053 is: 371,676.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,216 : 247,053 = 247,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,216/247,053 = 247,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,216x = 247,053 × 247,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,216x = 61,035,184,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,035,184,809/164,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,676.24
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