Finding the Third Proportional to 164,874 and 356,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,874 and 356,028 is: 768,804.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,874 : 356,028 = 356,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,874/356,028 = 356,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,874x = 356,028 × 356,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,874x = 126,755,936,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,755,936,784/164,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,804.89
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