Finding the Third Proportional to 164,872 and 356,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,872 and 356,024 is: 768,796.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,872 : 356,024 = 356,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,872/356,024 = 356,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,872x = 356,024 × 356,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,872x = 126,753,088,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,753,088,576/164,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,796.94
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