Finding the Third Proportional to 164,511 and 341,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,511 and 341,940 is: 710,730.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,511 : 341,940 = 341,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,511/341,940 = 341,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,511x = 341,940 × 341,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,511x = 116,922,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,922,963,600/164,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,730.37
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