Finding the Third Proportional to 164,905 and 335,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,905 and 335,569 is: 682,857.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,905 : 335,569 = 335,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,905/335,569 = 335,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,905x = 335,569 × 335,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,905x = 112,606,553,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,606,553,761/164,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,857.12
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