Finding the Third Proportional to 164,178 and 354,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,178 and 354,006 is: 763,319.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,178 : 354,006 = 354,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,178/354,006 = 354,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,178x = 354,006 × 354,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,178x = 125,320,248,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,320,248,036/164,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,319.37
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