Finding the Third Proportional to 164,097 and 358,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,097 and 358,566 is: 783,497.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,097 : 358,566 = 358,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,097/358,566 = 358,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,097x = 358,566 × 358,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,097x = 128,569,576,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,569,576,356/164,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,497.42
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