Finding the Third Proportional to 164,484 and 352,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,484 and 352,278 is: 754,479.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,484 : 352,278 = 352,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,484/352,278 = 352,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,484x = 352,278 × 352,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,484x = 124,099,789,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,099,789,284/164,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,479.40
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