Finding the Third Proportional to 165,606 and 357,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,606 and 357,444 is: 771,507.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,606 : 357,444 = 357,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,606/357,444 = 357,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,606x = 357,444 × 357,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,606x = 127,766,213,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,766,213,136/165,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,507.15
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