Finding the Third Proportional to 165,270 and 358,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,270 and 358,017 is: 775,556.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,270 : 358,017 = 358,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,270/358,017 = 358,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,270x = 358,017 × 358,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,270x = 128,176,172,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,176,172,289/165,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,556.19
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