Finding the Third Proportional to 164,272 and 351,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,272 and 351,872 is: 753,712.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,272 : 351,872 = 351,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,272/351,872 = 351,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,272x = 351,872 × 351,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,272x = 123,813,904,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,813,904,384/164,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,712.77
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