Finding the Third Proportional to 164,708 and 348,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,708 and 348,856 is: 738,886.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,708 : 348,856 = 348,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,708/348,856 = 348,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,708x = 348,856 × 348,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,708x = 121,700,508,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,700,508,736/164,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,886.45
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