Finding the Third Proportional to 164,904 and 356,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,904 and 356,048 is: 768,751.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,904 : 356,048 = 356,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,904/356,048 = 356,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,904x = 356,048 × 356,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,904x = 126,770,178,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,770,178,304/164,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,751.38
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