Finding the Third Proportional to 164,614 and 241,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,614 and 241,070 is: 353,036.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,614 : 241,070 = 241,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,614/241,070 = 241,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,614x = 241,070 × 241,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,614x = 58,114,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,114,744,900/164,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,036.47
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