Finding the Third Proportional to 164,474 and 246,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,474 and 246,044 is: 368,068.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,474 : 246,044 = 246,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,474/246,044 = 246,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,474x = 246,044 × 246,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,474x = 60,537,649,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,537,649,936/164,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,068.20
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