Finding the Third Proportional to 164,907 and 227,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,907 and 227,535 is: 313,947.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,907 : 227,535 = 227,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,907/227,535 = 227,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,907x = 227,535 × 227,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,907x = 51,772,176,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,772,176,225/164,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,947.72
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