Finding the Third Proportional to 164,781 and 354,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,781 and 354,401 is: 762,224.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,781 : 354,401 = 354,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,781/354,401 = 354,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,781x = 354,401 × 354,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,781x = 125,600,068,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,600,068,801/164,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,224.22
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