Finding the Third Proportional to 164,480 and 354,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,480 and 354,568 is: 764,338.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,480 : 354,568 = 354,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,480/354,568 = 354,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,480x = 354,568 × 354,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,480x = 125,718,466,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,718,466,624/164,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,338.93
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