Finding the Third Proportional to 164,185 and 354,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,185 and 354,566 is: 765,703.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,185 : 354,566 = 354,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,185/354,566 = 354,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,185x = 354,566 × 354,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,185x = 125,717,048,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,717,048,356/164,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,703.62
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