Finding the Third Proportional to 164,508 and 353,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,508 and 353,970 is: 761,633.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,508 : 353,970 = 353,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,508/353,970 = 353,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,508x = 353,970 × 353,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,508x = 125,294,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,294,760,900/164,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,633.24
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