Finding the Third Proportional to 165,562 and 346,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,562 and 346,114 is: 723,565.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,562 : 346,114 = 346,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,562/346,114 = 346,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,562x = 346,114 × 346,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,562x = 119,794,900,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,794,900,996/165,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,565.20
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