Finding the Third Proportional to 164,306 and 336,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,306 and 336,382 is: 688,671.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,306 : 336,382 = 336,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,306/336,382 = 336,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,306x = 336,382 × 336,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,306x = 113,152,849,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,152,849,924/164,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,671.44
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