Finding the Third Proportional to 164,678 and 335,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,678 and 335,176 is: 682,197.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,678 : 335,176 = 335,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,678/335,176 = 335,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,678x = 335,176 × 335,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,678x = 112,342,950,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,342,950,976/164,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,197.69
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