Finding the Third Proportional to 165,348 and 358,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,348 and 358,884 is: 778,949.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,348 : 358,884 = 358,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,348/358,884 = 358,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,348x = 358,884 × 358,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,348x = 128,797,725,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,797,725,456/165,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,949.40
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