Finding the Third Proportional to 164,422 and 246,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,422 and 246,183 is: 368,600.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,422 : 246,183 = 246,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,422/246,183 = 246,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,422x = 246,183 × 246,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,422x = 60,606,069,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,606,069,489/164,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,600.73
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