Finding the Third Proportional to 164,829 and 247,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,829 and 247,134 is: 370,536.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,829 : 247,134 = 247,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,829/247,134 = 247,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,829x = 247,134 × 247,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,829x = 61,075,213,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,075,213,956/164,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,536.82
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