Finding the Third Proportional to 165,493 and 354,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,493 and 354,314 is: 758,572.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,493 : 354,314 = 354,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,493/354,314 = 354,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,493x = 354,314 × 354,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,493x = 125,538,410,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,538,410,596/165,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,572.33
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