Finding the Third Proportional to 164,423 and 246,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,423 and 246,657 is: 370,019.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,423 : 246,657 = 246,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,423/246,657 = 246,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,423x = 246,657 × 246,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,423x = 60,839,675,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,839,675,649/164,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,019.25
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