Finding the Third Proportional to 164,470 and 360,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,470 and 360,348 is: 789,509.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,470 : 360,348 = 360,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,470/360,348 = 360,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,470x = 360,348 × 360,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,470x = 129,850,681,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,850,681,104/164,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,509.83
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