Finding the Third Proportional to 164,080 and 357,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,080 and 357,808 is: 780,269.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,080 : 357,808 = 357,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,080/357,808 = 357,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,080x = 357,808 × 357,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,080x = 128,026,564,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,026,564,864/164,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,269.17
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