Finding the Third Proportional to 164,969 and 361,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,969 and 361,467 is: 792,017.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,969 : 361,467 = 361,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,969/361,467 = 361,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,969x = 361,467 × 361,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,969x = 130,658,392,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,658,392,089/164,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,017.85
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