Finding the Third Proportional to 164,514 and 357,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,514 and 357,216 is: 775,637.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,514 : 357,216 = 357,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,514/357,216 = 357,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,514x = 357,216 × 357,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,514x = 127,603,270,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,603,270,656/164,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,637.76
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