Finding the Third Proportional to 164,070.56 and 358,508.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,070.56 and 358,508.53 is: 783,372.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,070.56 : 358,508.53 = 358,508.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,070.56/358,508.53 = 358,508.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,070.56x = 358,508.53 × 358,508.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,070.56x = 128,528,366,979.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,528,366,979.03/164,070.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,372.50
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