Finding the Third Proportional to 165.38 and 349.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 165.38 and 349.88 is: 740.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165.38 : 349.88 = 349.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165.38/349.88 = 349.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165.38x = 349.88 × 349.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165.38x = 122,412.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,412.52/165.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740.21
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