Finding the Third Proportional to 165,304 and 358,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,304 and 358,080 is: 775,669.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,304 : 358,080 = 358,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,304/358,080 = 358,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,304x = 358,080 × 358,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,304x = 128,221,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,221,286,400/165,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,669.59
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