Finding the Third Proportional to 164,029.50 and 352,480.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,029.50 and 352,480.50 is: 757,439.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,029.50 : 352,480.50 = 352,480.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,029.50/352,480.50 = 352,480.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,029.50x = 352,480.50 × 352,480.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,029.50x = 124,242,502,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,242,502,880.25/164,029.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,439.99
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