Finding the Third Proportional to 164,776.78 and 248,475.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,776.78 and 248,475.09 is: 374,687.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,776.78 : 248,475.09 = 248,475.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,776.78/248,475.09 = 248,475.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,776.78x = 248,475.09 × 248,475.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,776.78x = 61,739,872,214.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,739,872,214.07/164,776.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,687.94
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