Finding the Third Proportional to 165,276 and 340,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,276 and 340,336 is: 700,819.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,276 : 340,336 = 340,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,276/340,336 = 340,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,276x = 340,336 × 340,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,276x = 115,828,592,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,828,592,896/165,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,819.19
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