Finding the Third Proportional to 164,336 and 234,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,336 and 234,840 is: 335,591.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,336 : 234,840 = 234,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,336/234,840 = 234,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,336x = 234,840 × 234,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,336x = 55,149,825,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,149,825,600/164,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,591.87
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