Finding the Third Proportional to 165,621.75 and 357,486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,621.75 and 357,486.75 is: 771,618.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,621.75 : 357,486.75 = 357,486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,621.75/357,486.75 = 357,486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,621.75x = 357,486.75 × 357,486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,621.75x = 127,796,776,425.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,796,776,425.56/165,621.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,618.32
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