Finding the Third Proportional to 165,273 and 358,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,273 and 358,014 is: 775,529.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,273 : 358,014 = 358,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,273/358,014 = 358,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,273x = 358,014 × 358,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,273x = 128,174,024,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,174,024,196/165,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,529.12
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