Finding the Third Proportional to 164,846 and 353,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,846 and 353,020 is: 755,997.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,846 : 353,020 = 353,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,846/353,020 = 353,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,846x = 353,020 × 353,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,846x = 124,623,120,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,623,120,400/164,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,997.24
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