Finding the Third Proportional to 164,418 and 353,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,418 and 353,790 is: 761,275.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,418 : 353,790 = 353,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,418/353,790 = 353,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,418x = 353,790 × 353,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,418x = 125,167,364,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,167,364,100/164,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,275.31
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