Finding the Third Proportional to 165,648 and 357,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,648 and 357,524 is: 771,656.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,648 : 357,524 = 357,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,648/357,524 = 357,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,648x = 357,524 × 357,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,648x = 127,823,410,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,823,410,576/165,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,656.83
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