Finding the Third Proportional to 164,958 and 353,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,958 and 353,244 is: 756,442.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,958 : 353,244 = 353,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,958/353,244 = 353,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,958x = 353,244 × 353,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,958x = 124,781,323,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,781,323,536/164,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,442.99
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