Finding the Third Proportional to 164,228 and 353,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,228 and 353,784 is: 762,130.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,228 : 353,784 = 353,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,228/353,784 = 353,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,228x = 353,784 × 353,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,228x = 125,163,118,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,163,118,656/164,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,130.20
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