Finding the Third Proportional to 164,880 and 355,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,880 and 355,824 is: 767,896.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,880 : 355,824 = 355,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,880/355,824 = 355,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,880x = 355,824 × 355,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,880x = 126,610,718,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,610,718,976/164,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,896.16
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