Finding the Third Proportional to 164,817 and 352,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,817 and 352,962 is: 755,881.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,817 : 352,962 = 352,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,817/352,962 = 352,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,817x = 352,962 × 352,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,817x = 124,582,173,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,582,173,444/164,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,881.82
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