Finding the Third Proportional to 164,920 and 246,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,920 and 246,948 is: 369,775.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,920 : 246,948 = 246,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,920/246,948 = 246,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,920x = 246,948 × 246,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,920x = 60,983,314,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,983,314,704/164,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,775.13
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