Finding the Third Proportional to 164,132.25 and 357,021.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,132.25 and 357,021.75 is: 776,596.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,132.25 : 357,021.75 = 357,021.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,132.25/357,021.75 = 357,021.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,132.25x = 357,021.75 × 357,021.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,132.25x = 127,464,529,973.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,464,529,973.06/164,132.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,596.49
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