Finding the Third Proportional to 164,469 and 246,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,469 and 246,034 is: 368,049.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,469 : 246,034 = 246,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,469/246,034 = 246,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,469x = 246,034 × 246,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,469x = 60,532,729,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,532,729,156/164,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,049.48
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