Finding the Third Proportional to 79,722 and 164,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,722 and 164,628 is: 339,961.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,722 : 164,628 = 164,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,722/164,628 = 164,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,722x = 164,628 × 164,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,722x = 27,102,378,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,102,378,384/79,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,961.09
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