Finding the Third Proportional to 164,428 and 246,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,428 and 246,664 is: 370,029.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,428 : 246,664 = 246,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,428/246,664 = 246,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,428x = 246,664 × 246,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,428x = 60,843,128,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,843,128,896/164,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,029.00
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