Finding the Third Proportional to 164,042 and 358,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,042 and 358,716 is: 784,416.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,042 : 358,716 = 358,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,042/358,716 = 358,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,042x = 358,716 × 358,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,042x = 128,677,168,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,677,168,656/164,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,416.00
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