Finding the Third Proportional to 164,580 and 220,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,580 and 220,168 is: 294,531.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,580 : 220,168 = 220,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,580/220,168 = 220,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,580x = 220,168 × 220,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,580x = 48,473,948,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,473,948,224/164,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,531.22
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