Finding the Third Proportional to 164,055.38 and 347,611.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,055.38 and 347,611.50 is: 736,542.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,055.38 : 347,611.50 = 347,611.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,055.38/347,611.50 = 347,611.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,055.38x = 347,611.50 × 347,611.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,055.38x = 120,833,754,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,833,754,932.25/164,055.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,542.49
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