Finding the Third Proportional to 164,808 and 352,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,808 and 352,946 is: 755,854.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,808 : 352,946 = 352,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,808/352,946 = 352,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,808x = 352,946 × 352,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,808x = 124,570,878,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,570,878,916/164,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,854.56
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