Finding the Third Proportional to 164,639 and 353,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,639 and 353,824 is: 760,399.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,639 : 353,824 = 353,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,639/353,824 = 353,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,639x = 353,824 × 353,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,639x = 125,191,422,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,191,422,976/164,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,399.56
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