Finding the Third Proportional to 164,838 and 335,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,838 and 335,532 is: 682,984.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,838 : 335,532 = 335,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,838/335,532 = 335,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,838x = 335,532 × 335,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,838x = 112,581,723,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,581,723,024/164,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,984.04
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