Finding the Third Proportional to 164,726 and 360,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,726 and 360,971 is: 791,010.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,726 : 360,971 = 360,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,726/360,971 = 360,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,726x = 360,971 × 360,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,726x = 130,300,062,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,300,062,841/164,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,010.91
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