Finding the Third Proportional to 164,266 and 353,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,266 and 353,071 is: 758,885.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,266 : 353,071 = 353,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,266/353,071 = 353,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,266x = 353,071 × 353,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,266x = 124,659,131,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,659,131,041/164,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,885.78
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