Finding the Third Proportional to 164,316 and 336,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,316 and 336,420 is: 688,785.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,316 : 336,420 = 336,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,316/336,420 = 336,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,316x = 336,420 × 336,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,316x = 113,178,416,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,178,416,400/164,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,785.12
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