Finding the Third Proportional to 164.88 and 314.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 164.88 and 314.75 is: 600.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164.88 : 314.75 = 314.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164.88/314.75 = 314.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164.88x = 314.75 × 314.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164.88x = 99,067.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,067.56/164.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600.86
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