Finding the Third Proportional to 164,413 and 246,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,413 and 246,642 is: 369,996.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,413 : 246,642 = 246,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,413/246,642 = 246,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,413x = 246,642 × 246,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,413x = 60,832,276,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,832,276,164/164,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,996.75
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