Finding the Third Proportional to 164,234 and 360,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,234 and 360,796 is: 792,611.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,234 : 360,796 = 360,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,234/360,796 = 360,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,234x = 360,796 × 360,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,234x = 130,173,753,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,173,753,616/164,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,611.48
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