Finding the Third Proportional to 164,472 and 353,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,472 and 353,883 is: 761,425.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,472 : 353,883 = 353,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,472/353,883 = 353,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,472x = 353,883 × 353,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,472x = 125,233,177,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,233,177,689/164,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,425.52
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