Finding the Third Proportional to 164,855 and 353,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,855 and 353,035 is: 756,020.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,855 : 353,035 = 353,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,855/353,035 = 353,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,855x = 353,035 × 353,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,855x = 124,633,711,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,633,711,225/164,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,020.21
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