Finding the Third Proportional to 164,697 and 359,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,697 and 359,512 is: 784,767.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,697 : 359,512 = 359,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,697/359,512 = 359,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,697x = 359,512 × 359,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,697x = 129,248,878,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,248,878,144/164,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,767.65
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