Finding the Third Proportional to 164,504 and 353,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,504 and 353,962 is: 761,617.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,504 : 353,962 = 353,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,504/353,962 = 353,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,504x = 353,962 × 353,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,504x = 125,289,097,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,289,097,444/164,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,617.33
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