Finding the Third Proportional to 164,598 and 384,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,598 and 384,603 is: 898,671.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,598 : 384,603 = 384,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,598/384,603 = 384,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,598x = 384,603 × 384,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,598x = 147,919,467,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,919,467,609/164,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,671.11
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