Finding the Third Proportional to 164,532 and 248,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,532 and 248,823 is: 376,296.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,532 : 248,823 = 248,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,532/248,823 = 248,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,532x = 248,823 × 248,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,532x = 61,912,885,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,912,885,329/164,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,296.92
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