Finding the Third Proportional to 165,413 and 358,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,413 and 358,832 is: 778,417.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,413 : 358,832 = 358,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,413/358,832 = 358,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,413x = 358,832 × 358,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,413x = 128,760,404,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,760,404,224/165,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,417.68
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