Finding the Third Proportional to 164,860 and 353,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,860 and 353,042 is: 756,027.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,860 : 353,042 = 353,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,860/353,042 = 353,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,860x = 353,042 × 353,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,860x = 124,638,653,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,638,653,764/164,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,027.26
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