Finding the Third Proportional to 164,919 and 246,946.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,919 and 246,946.50 is: 369,772.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,919 : 246,946.50 = 246,946.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,919/246,946.50 = 246,946.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,919x = 246,946.50 × 246,946.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,919x = 60,982,573,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,982,573,862.25/164,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,772.88
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