Finding the Third Proportional to 165,602 and 357,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,602 and 357,433 is: 771,478.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,602 : 357,433 = 357,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,602/357,433 = 357,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,602x = 357,433 × 357,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,602x = 127,758,349,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,758,349,489/165,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,478.30
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