Finding the Third Proportional to 164,584 and 352,495.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,584 and 352,495.50 is: 754,952.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,584 : 352,495.50 = 352,495.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,584/352,495.50 = 352,495.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,584x = 352,495.50 × 352,495.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,584x = 124,253,077,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,253,077,520.25/164,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,952.35
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