Finding the Third Proportional to 165,294 and 358,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,294 and 358,056 is: 775,612.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,294 : 358,056 = 358,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,294/358,056 = 358,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,294x = 358,056 × 358,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,294x = 128,204,099,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,204,099,136/165,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,612.54
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