Finding the Third Proportional to 164,892 and 353,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,892 and 353,148 is: 756,334.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,892 : 353,148 = 353,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,892/353,148 = 353,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,892x = 353,148 × 353,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,892x = 124,713,509,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,713,509,904/164,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,334.51
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