Finding the Third Proportional to 164,966 and 353,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,966 and 353,260 is: 756,474.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,966 : 353,260 = 353,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,966/353,260 = 353,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,966x = 353,260 × 353,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,966x = 124,792,627,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,792,627,600/164,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,474.83
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