Finding the Third Proportional to 164,525 and 341,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,525 and 341,497 is: 708,829.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,525 : 341,497 = 341,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,525/341,497 = 341,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,525x = 341,497 × 341,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,525x = 116,620,201,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,620,201,009/164,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,829.67
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