Finding the Third Proportional to 164,028 and 358,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,028 and 358,692 is: 784,377.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,028 : 358,692 = 358,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,028/358,692 = 358,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,028x = 358,692 × 358,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,028x = 128,659,950,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,659,950,864/164,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,377.98
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