Finding the Third Proportional to 164,960 and 353,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,960 and 353,248 is: 756,450.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,960 : 353,248 = 353,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,960/353,248 = 353,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,960x = 353,248 × 353,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,960x = 124,784,149,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,784,149,504/164,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,450.95
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