Finding the Third Proportional to 165,503 and 357,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,503 and 357,247 is: 771,136.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,503 : 357,247 = 357,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,503/357,247 = 357,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,503x = 357,247 × 357,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,503x = 127,625,419,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,625,419,009/165,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,136.59
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