Finding the Third Proportional to 164,822 and 352,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,822 and 352,970 is: 755,893.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,822 : 352,970 = 352,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,822/352,970 = 352,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,822x = 352,970 × 352,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,822x = 124,587,820,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,587,820,900/164,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,893.15
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