Finding the Third Proportional to 164,412 and 246,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,412 and 246,645 is: 370,008.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,412 : 246,645 = 246,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,412/246,645 = 246,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,412x = 246,645 × 246,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,412x = 60,833,756,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,833,756,025/164,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,008.00
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