Finding the Third Proportional to 164,818 and 355,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,818 and 355,232 is: 765,631.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,818 : 355,232 = 355,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,818/355,232 = 355,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,818x = 355,232 × 355,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,818x = 126,189,773,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,189,773,824/164,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,631.02
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