Finding the Third Proportional to 164,702 and 359,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,702 and 359,523 is: 784,791.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,702 : 359,523 = 359,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,702/359,523 = 359,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,702x = 359,523 × 359,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,702x = 129,256,787,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,256,787,529/164,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,791.85
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