Finding the Third Proportional to 164,898 and 353,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,898 and 353,118 is: 756,178.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,898 : 353,118 = 353,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,898/353,118 = 353,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,898x = 353,118 × 353,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,898x = 124,692,321,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,692,321,924/164,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,178.50
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