Finding the Third Proportional to 165,258 and 354,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,258 and 354,504 is: 760,465.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,258 : 354,504 = 354,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,258/354,504 = 354,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,258x = 354,504 × 354,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,258x = 125,673,086,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,673,086,016/165,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,465.97
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