Finding the Third Proportional to 164,565 and 249,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,565 and 249,156 is: 377,229.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,565 : 249,156 = 249,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,565/249,156 = 249,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,565x = 249,156 × 249,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,565x = 62,078,712,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,078,712,336/164,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,229.13
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