Finding the Third Proportional to 165,482 and 357,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,482 and 357,202 is: 771,040.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,482 : 357,202 = 357,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,482/357,202 = 357,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,482x = 357,202 × 357,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,482x = 127,593,268,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,593,268,804/165,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,040.17
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