Finding the Third Proportional to 164,370 and 353,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,370 and 353,712 is: 761,161.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,370 : 353,712 = 353,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,370/353,712 = 353,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,370x = 353,712 × 353,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,370x = 125,112,178,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,112,178,944/164,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,161.88
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