Finding the Third Proportional to 164,608 and 240,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,608 and 240,639 is: 351,788.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,608 : 240,639 = 240,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,608/240,639 = 240,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,608x = 240,639 × 240,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,608x = 57,907,128,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,907,128,321/164,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,788.06
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