Finding the Third Proportional to 164,268 and 357,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,268 and 357,336 is: 777,321.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,268 : 357,336 = 357,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,268/357,336 = 357,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,268x = 357,336 × 357,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,268x = 127,689,016,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,689,016,896/164,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,321.31
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