Finding the Third Proportional to 165,352 and 356,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,352 and 356,894 is: 770,316.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,352 : 356,894 = 356,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,352/356,894 = 356,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,352x = 356,894 × 356,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,352x = 127,373,327,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,373,327,236/165,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,316.22
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