Finding the Third Proportional to 164,824 and 337,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,824 and 337,478 is: 690,987.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,824 : 337,478 = 337,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,824/337,478 = 337,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,824x = 337,478 × 337,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,824x = 113,891,400,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,891,400,484/164,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,987.97
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