Finding the Third Proportional to 164,478 and 351,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,478 and 351,420 is: 750,836.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,478 : 351,420 = 351,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,478/351,420 = 351,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,478x = 351,420 × 351,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,478x = 123,496,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,496,016,400/164,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,836.08
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