Finding the Third Proportional to 164,528 and 248,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,528 and 248,817 is: 376,287.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,528 : 248,817 = 248,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,528/248,817 = 248,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,528x = 248,817 × 248,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,528x = 61,909,899,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,909,899,489/164,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,287.92
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