Finding the Third Proportional to 165,644 and 357,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,644 and 357,514 is: 771,632.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,644 : 357,514 = 357,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,644/357,514 = 357,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,644x = 357,514 × 357,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,644x = 127,816,260,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,816,260,196/165,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,632.30
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