Finding the Third Proportional to 164,014 and 355,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,014 and 355,231 is: 769,379.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,014 : 355,231 = 355,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,014/355,231 = 355,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,014x = 355,231 × 355,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,014x = 126,189,063,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,189,063,361/164,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,379.83
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