Finding the Third Proportional to 164,635 and 337,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,635 and 337,045 is: 690,007.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,635 : 337,045 = 337,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,635/337,045 = 337,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,635x = 337,045 × 337,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,635x = 113,599,332,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,599,332,025/164,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,007.18
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