Finding the Third Proportional to 164,904 and 232,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,904 and 232,956 is: 329,091.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,904 : 232,956 = 232,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,904/232,956 = 232,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,904x = 232,956 × 232,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,904x = 54,268,497,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,268,497,936/164,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,091.46
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