Finding the Third Proportional to 165,176 and 353,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,176 and 353,672 is: 757,276.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,176 : 353,672 = 353,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,176/353,672 = 353,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,176x = 353,672 × 353,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,176x = 125,083,883,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,083,883,584/165,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,276.38
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