Finding the Third Proportional to 164,270 and 358,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,270 and 358,024 is: 780,307.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,270 : 358,024 = 358,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,270/358,024 = 358,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,270x = 358,024 × 358,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,270x = 128,181,184,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,181,184,576/164,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,307.94
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