Finding the Third Proportional to 165,422 and 358,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,422 and 358,852 is: 778,462.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,422 : 358,852 = 358,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,422/358,852 = 358,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,422x = 358,852 × 358,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,422x = 128,774,757,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,774,757,904/165,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,462.10
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