Finding the Third Proportional to 164,424 and 246,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,424 and 246,658 is: 370,020.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,424 : 246,658 = 246,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,424/246,658 = 246,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,424x = 246,658 × 246,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,424x = 60,840,168,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,840,168,964/164,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,020.00
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