Finding the Third Proportional to 164,298 and 253,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,298 and 253,701 is: 391,752.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,298 : 253,701 = 253,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,298/253,701 = 253,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,298x = 253,701 × 253,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,298x = 64,364,197,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,364,197,401/164,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,752.77
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