Finding the Third Proportional to 165,646 and 357,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,646 and 357,518 is: 771,640.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,646 : 357,518 = 357,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,646/357,518 = 357,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,646x = 357,518 × 357,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,646x = 127,819,120,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,819,120,324/165,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,640.25
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