Finding the Third Proportional to 164,911 and 227,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,911 and 227,541 is: 313,956.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,911 : 227,541 = 227,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,911/227,541 = 227,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,911x = 227,541 × 227,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,911x = 51,774,906,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,774,906,681/164,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,956.66
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