Finding the Third Proportional to 164,079 and 226,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,079 and 226,071 is: 311,484.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,079 : 226,071 = 226,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,079/226,071 = 226,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,079x = 226,071 × 226,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,079x = 51,108,097,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,108,097,041/164,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,484.69
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