Finding the Third Proportional to 164,697 and 223,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,697 and 223,716 is: 303,884.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,697 : 223,716 = 223,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,697/223,716 = 223,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,697x = 223,716 × 223,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,697x = 50,048,848,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,048,848,656/164,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,884.40
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