Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 412
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Solution
The third proportional to 164 and 412 is: 1,035.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164 : 412 = 412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164/412 = 412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164x = 412 × 412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164x = 169,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,744/164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035.02
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