Finding the Third Proportional to 164,646 and 361,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,646 and 361,368 is: 793,136.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,646 : 361,368 = 361,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,646/361,368 = 361,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,646x = 361,368 × 361,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,646x = 130,586,831,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,586,831,424/164,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,136.98
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