Finding the Third Proportional to 165,352 and 358,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,352 and 358,892 is: 778,965.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,352 : 358,892 = 358,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,352/358,892 = 358,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,352x = 358,892 × 358,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,352x = 128,803,467,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,803,467,664/165,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,965.28
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