Finding the Third Proportional to 164,552 and 246,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,552 and 246,394 is: 368,941.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,552 : 246,394 = 246,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,552/246,394 = 246,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,552x = 246,394 × 246,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,552x = 60,710,003,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,710,003,236/164,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,941.14
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