Finding the Third Proportional to 164,284 and 353,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,284 and 353,100 is: 758,927.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,284 : 353,100 = 353,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,284/353,100 = 353,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,284x = 353,100 × 353,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,284x = 124,679,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,679,610,000/164,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,927.28
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