Finding the Third Proportional to 164,648 and 250,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,648 and 250,524 is: 381,190.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,648 : 250,524 = 250,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,648/250,524 = 250,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,648x = 250,524 × 250,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,648x = 62,762,274,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,762,274,576/164,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,190.63
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