Finding the Third Proportional to 164,346 and 234,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,346 and 234,855 is: 335,614.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,346 : 234,855 = 234,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,346/234,855 = 234,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,346x = 234,855 × 234,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,346x = 55,156,871,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,156,871,025/164,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,614.32
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