Finding the Third Proportional to 164,466 and 358,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,466 and 358,632 is: 782,027.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,466 : 358,632 = 358,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,466/358,632 = 358,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,466x = 358,632 × 358,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,466x = 128,616,911,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,616,911,424/164,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,027.36
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