Finding the Third Proportional to 164,486 and 352,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,486 and 352,282 is: 754,487.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,486 : 352,282 = 352,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,486/352,282 = 352,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,486x = 352,282 × 352,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,486x = 124,102,607,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,102,607,524/164,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,487.36
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