Finding the Third Proportional to 164,583 and 220,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,583 and 220,218 is: 294,659.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,583 : 220,218 = 220,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,583/220,218 = 220,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,583x = 220,218 × 220,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,583x = 48,495,967,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,495,967,524/164,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,659.64
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