Finding the Third Proportional to 164,048 and 347,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,048 and 347,536 is: 736,255.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,048 : 347,536 = 347,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,048/347,536 = 347,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,048x = 347,536 × 347,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,048x = 120,781,271,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,781,271,296/164,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,255.68
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