Finding the Third Proportional to 164,442 and 341,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,442 and 341,844 is: 710,629.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,442 : 341,844 = 341,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,442/341,844 = 341,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,442x = 341,844 × 341,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,442x = 116,857,320,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,857,320,336/164,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,629.40
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