Finding the Third Proportional to 164,491 and 353,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,491 and 353,929 is: 761,535.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,491 : 353,929 = 353,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,491/353,929 = 353,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,491x = 353,929 × 353,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,491x = 125,265,737,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,265,737,041/164,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,535.51
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