Finding the Third Proportional to 165,308 and 356,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,308 and 356,854 is: 770,348.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,308 : 356,854 = 356,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,308/356,854 = 356,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,308x = 356,854 × 356,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,308x = 127,344,777,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,344,777,316/165,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,348.55
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