Finding the Third Proportional to 164,416 and 246,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,416 and 246,646 is: 370,002.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,416 : 246,646 = 246,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,416/246,646 = 246,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,416x = 246,646 × 246,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,416x = 60,834,249,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,834,249,316/164,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,002.00
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