Finding the Third Proportional to 164,048 and 357,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,048 and 357,744 is: 780,142.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,048 : 357,744 = 357,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,048/357,744 = 357,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,048x = 357,744 × 357,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,048x = 127,980,769,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,980,769,536/164,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,142.21
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