Finding the Third Proportional to 165,620 and 357,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,620 and 357,466 is: 771,536.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,620 : 357,466 = 357,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,620/357,466 = 357,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,620x = 357,466 × 357,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,620x = 127,781,941,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,781,941,156/165,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,536.90
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