Finding the Third Proportional to 164,112 and 358,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,112 and 358,596 is: 783,556.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,112 : 358,596 = 358,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,112/358,596 = 358,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,112x = 358,596 × 358,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,112x = 128,591,091,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,591,091,216/164,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,556.91
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