Finding the Third Proportional to 164,109 and 386,377.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,109 and 386,377.50 is: 909,685.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,109 : 386,377.50 = 386,377.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,109/386,377.50 = 386,377.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,109x = 386,377.50 × 386,377.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,109x = 149,287,572,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,287,572,506.25/164,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,685.47
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