Finding the Third Proportional to 164,686 and 335,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,686 and 335,204 is: 682,278.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,686 : 335,204 = 335,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,686/335,204 = 335,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,686x = 335,204 × 335,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,686x = 112,361,721,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,361,721,616/164,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,278.53
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