Finding the Third Proportional to 164,265 and 181,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,265 and 181,545 is: 200,642.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,265 : 181,545 = 181,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,265/181,545 = 181,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,265x = 181,545 × 181,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,265x = 32,958,587,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,958,587,025/164,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,642.78
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