Finding the Third Proportional to 164,879 and 353,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,879 and 353,083 is: 756,115.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,879 : 353,083 = 353,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,879/353,083 = 353,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,879x = 353,083 × 353,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,879x = 124,667,604,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,667,604,889/164,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,115.73
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