Finding the Third Proportional to 165,622 and 357,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,622 and 357,470 is: 771,544.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,622 : 357,470 = 357,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,622/357,470 = 357,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,622x = 357,470 × 357,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,622x = 127,784,800,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,784,800,900/165,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,544.85
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