Finding the Third Proportional to 164,644 and 353,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,644 and 353,832 is: 760,410.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,644 : 353,832 = 353,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,644/353,832 = 353,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,644x = 353,832 × 353,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,644x = 125,197,084,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,197,084,224/164,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,410.85
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