Finding the Third Proportional to 164,723 and 360,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,723 and 360,964 is: 790,994.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,723 : 360,964 = 360,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,723/360,964 = 360,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,723x = 360,964 × 360,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,723x = 130,295,009,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,295,009,296/164,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,994.64
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