Finding the Third Proportional to 165,555 and 346,099.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,555 and 346,099.50 is: 723,535.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,555 : 346,099.50 = 346,099.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,555/346,099.50 = 346,099.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,555x = 346,099.50 × 346,099.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,555x = 119,784,863,900.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,784,863,900.25/165,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,535.16
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