Finding the Third Proportional to 164,369 and 222,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,369 and 222,735 is: 301,826.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,369 : 222,735 = 222,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,369/222,735 = 222,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,369x = 222,735 × 222,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,369x = 49,610,880,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,610,880,225/164,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,826.26
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