Finding the Third Proportional to 164,542 and 356,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,542 and 356,071 is: 770,542.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,542 : 356,071 = 356,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,542/356,071 = 356,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,542x = 356,071 × 356,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,542x = 126,786,557,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,786,557,041/164,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,542.21
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