Finding the Third Proportional to 164,200 and 354,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,200 and 354,040 is: 763,363.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,200 : 354,040 = 354,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,200/354,040 = 354,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,200x = 354,040 × 354,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,200x = 125,344,321,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,344,321,600/164,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,363.71
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