Finding the Third Proportional to 164,849 and 295,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,849 and 295,663 is: 530,282.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,849 : 295,663 = 295,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,849/295,663 = 295,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,849x = 295,663 × 295,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,849x = 87,416,609,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,416,609,569/164,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,282.92
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