Finding the Third Proportional to 164,706 and 348,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,706 and 348,852 is: 738,878.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,706 : 348,852 = 348,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,706/348,852 = 348,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,706x = 348,852 × 348,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,706x = 121,697,717,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,697,717,904/164,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,878.47
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