Finding the Third Proportional to 165,498 and 354,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,498 and 354,324 is: 758,592.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,498 : 354,324 = 354,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,498/354,324 = 354,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,498x = 354,324 × 354,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,498x = 125,545,496,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,545,496,976/165,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,592.23
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