Finding the Third Proportional to 165,242 and 356,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,242 and 356,726 is: 770,103.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,242 : 356,726 = 356,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,242/356,726 = 356,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,242x = 356,726 × 356,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,242x = 127,253,439,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,253,439,076/165,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,103.48
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