Finding the Third Proportional to 164,500 and 247,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,500 and 247,964 is: 373,775.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,500 : 247,964 = 247,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,500/247,964 = 247,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,500x = 247,964 × 247,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,500x = 61,486,145,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,486,145,296/164,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,775.96
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