Finding the Third Proportional to 164,378 and 353,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,378 and 353,727 is: 761,189.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,378 : 353,727 = 353,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,378/353,727 = 353,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,378x = 353,727 × 353,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,378x = 125,122,790,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,122,790,529/164,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,189.40
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