Finding the Third Proportional to 164,932 and 246,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,932 and 246,963 is: 369,793.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,932 : 246,963 = 246,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,932/246,963 = 246,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,932x = 246,963 × 246,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,932x = 60,990,723,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,990,723,369/164,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,793.15
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