Finding the Third Proportional to 165,435 and 350,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,435 and 350,370 is: 742,038.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,435 : 350,370 = 350,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,435/350,370 = 350,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,435x = 350,370 × 350,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,435x = 122,759,136,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,759,136,900/165,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,038.49
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