Finding the Third Proportional to 164,747 and 361,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,747 and 361,570 is: 793,537.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,747 : 361,570 = 361,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,747/361,570 = 361,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,747x = 361,570 × 361,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,747x = 130,732,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,732,864,900/164,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,537.15
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