Finding the Third Proportional to 164,574 and 220,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,574 and 220,617 is: 295,744.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,574 : 220,617 = 220,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,574/220,617 = 220,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,574x = 220,617 × 220,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,574x = 48,671,860,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,671,860,689/164,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,744.53
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