Finding the Third Proportional to 164,232 and 246,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,232 and 246,348 is: 369,522
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,232 : 246,348 = 246,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,232/246,348 = 246,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,232x = 246,348 × 246,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,232x = 60,687,337,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,687,337,104/164,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,522
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