Finding the Third Proportional to 164,209 and 355,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,209 and 355,405 is: 769,219.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,209 : 355,405 = 355,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,209/355,405 = 355,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,209x = 355,405 × 355,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,209x = 126,312,714,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,312,714,025/164,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,219.19
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