Finding the Third Proportional to 164,484 and 246,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,484 and 246,078 is: 368,147.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,484 : 246,078 = 246,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,484/246,078 = 246,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,484x = 246,078 × 246,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,484x = 60,554,382,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,554,382,084/164,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,147.55
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