Finding the Third Proportional to 164,660 and 245,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,660 and 245,907 is: 367,243.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,660 : 245,907 = 245,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,660/245,907 = 245,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,660x = 245,907 × 245,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,660x = 60,470,252,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,470,252,649/164,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,243.12
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