Finding the Third Proportional to 164,776 and 352,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,776 and 352,880 is: 755,718.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,776 : 352,880 = 352,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,776/352,880 = 352,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,776x = 352,880 × 352,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,776x = 124,524,294,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,524,294,400/164,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,718.64
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