Finding the Third Proportional to 165,460.50 and 350,421.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,460.50 and 350,421.75 is: 742,143.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,460.50 : 350,421.75 = 350,421.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,460.50/350,421.75 = 350,421.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,460.50x = 350,421.75 × 350,421.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,460.50x = 122,795,402,873.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,795,402,873.06/165,460.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,143.31
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