Finding the Third Proportional to 164,502 and 357,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,502 and 357,191 is: 775,585.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,502 : 357,191 = 357,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,502/357,191 = 357,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,502x = 357,191 × 357,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,502x = 127,585,410,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,585,410,481/164,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,585.77
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