Finding the Third Proportional to 164,692 and 354,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,692 and 354,968 is: 765,078.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,692 : 354,968 = 354,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,692/354,968 = 354,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,692x = 354,968 × 354,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,692x = 126,002,281,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,002,281,024/164,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,078.33
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