Finding the Third Proportional to 164,454 and 359,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,454 and 359,664 is: 786,591.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,454 : 359,664 = 359,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,454/359,664 = 359,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,454x = 359,664 × 359,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,454x = 129,358,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,358,192,896/164,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,591.95
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