Finding the Third Proportional to 164,040 and 357,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,040 and 357,726 is: 780,101.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,040 : 357,726 = 357,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,040/357,726 = 357,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,040x = 357,726 × 357,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,040x = 127,967,891,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,967,891,076/164,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,101.75
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