Finding the Third Proportional to 164,046 and 356,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,046 and 356,550 is: 774,952.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,046 : 356,550 = 356,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,046/356,550 = 356,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,046x = 356,550 × 356,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,046x = 127,127,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,127,902,500/164,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,952.77
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