Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 189
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Solution
The third proportional to 164 and 189 is: 217.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164 : 189 = 189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164/189 = 189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164x = 189 × 189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164x = 35,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,721/164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217.81
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