Finding the Third Proportional to 164,430 and 353,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,430 and 353,808 is: 761,297.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,430 : 353,808 = 353,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,430/353,808 = 353,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,430x = 353,808 × 353,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,430x = 125,180,100,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,180,100,864/164,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,297.21
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