Finding the Third Proportional to 164,452 and 358,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,452 and 358,612 is: 782,006.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,452 : 358,612 = 358,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,452/358,612 = 358,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,452x = 358,612 × 358,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,452x = 128,602,566,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,602,566,544/164,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,006.70
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