Finding the Third Proportional to 164,027 and 358,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,027 and 358,690 is: 784,374.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,027 : 358,690 = 358,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,027/358,690 = 358,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,027x = 358,690 × 358,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,027x = 128,658,516,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,658,516,100/164,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,374.01
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