Finding the Third Proportional to 164,502 and 353,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,502 and 353,958 is: 761,609.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,502 : 353,958 = 353,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,502/353,958 = 353,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,502x = 353,958 × 353,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,502x = 125,286,265,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,286,265,764/164,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,609.38
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