Finding the Third Proportional to 164,474 and 341,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,474 and 341,876 is: 710,624.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,474 : 341,876 = 341,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,474/341,876 = 341,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,474x = 341,876 × 341,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,474x = 116,879,199,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,879,199,376/164,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,624.17
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