Finding the Third Proportional to 164,515 and 357,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,515 and 357,217 is: 775,637.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,515 : 357,217 = 357,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,515/357,217 = 357,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,515x = 357,217 × 357,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,515x = 127,603,985,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,603,985,089/164,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,637.39
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