Finding the Third Proportional to 165,267 and 356,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,267 and 356,778 is: 770,211.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,267 : 356,778 = 356,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,267/356,778 = 356,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,267x = 356,778 × 356,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,267x = 127,290,541,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,290,541,284/165,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,211.48
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