Finding the Third Proportional to 165,443 and 358,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,443 and 358,878 is: 778,476.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,443 : 358,878 = 358,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,443/358,878 = 358,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,443x = 358,878 × 358,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,443x = 128,793,418,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,793,418,884/165,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,476.08
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