Finding the Third Proportional to 165,576 and 358,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,576 and 358,800 is: 777,512.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,576 : 358,800 = 358,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,576/358,800 = 358,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,576x = 358,800 × 358,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,576x = 128,737,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,737,440,000/165,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,512.68
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