Finding the Third Proportional to 164,676 and 335,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,676 and 335,172 is: 682,189.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,676 : 335,172 = 335,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,676/335,172 = 335,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,676x = 335,172 × 335,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,676x = 112,340,269,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,340,269,584/164,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,189.69
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