Finding the Third Proportional to 165,564 and 346,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,564 and 346,116 is: 723,564.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,564 : 346,116 = 346,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,564/346,116 = 346,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,564x = 346,116 × 346,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,564x = 119,796,285,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,796,285,456/165,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,564.82
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