Finding the Third Proportional to 164,794 and 361,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,794 and 361,672 is: 793,758.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,794 : 361,672 = 361,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,794/361,672 = 361,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,794x = 361,672 × 361,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,794x = 130,806,635,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,806,635,584/164,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,758.48
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