Finding the Third Proportional to 164,394 and 246,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,394 and 246,591 is: 369,886.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,394 : 246,591 = 246,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,394/246,591 = 246,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,394x = 246,591 × 246,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,394x = 60,807,121,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,807,121,281/164,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,886.50
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