Finding the Third Proportional to 164,380 and 234,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,380 and 234,906 is: 335,690.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,380 : 234,906 = 234,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,380/234,906 = 234,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,380x = 234,906 × 234,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,380x = 55,180,828,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,180,828,836/164,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,690.65
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