Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 410
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Solution
The third proportional to 164 and 410 is: 1,025
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164 : 410 = 410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164/410 = 410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164x = 410 × 410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164x = 168,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,100/164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,025
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