Finding the Third Proportional to 165,510 and 354,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,510 and 354,347 is: 758,635.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,510 : 354,347 = 354,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,510/354,347 = 354,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,510x = 354,347 × 354,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,510x = 125,561,796,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,561,796,409/165,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,635.71
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