Finding the Third Proportional to 164,746 and 361,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,746 and 361,568 is: 793,533.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,746 : 361,568 = 361,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,746/361,568 = 361,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,746x = 361,568 × 361,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,746x = 130,731,418,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,731,418,624/164,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,533.19
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