Finding the Third Proportional to 165,650 and 357,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,650 and 357,528 is: 771,664.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,650 : 357,528 = 357,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,650/357,528 = 357,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,650x = 357,528 × 357,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,650x = 127,826,270,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,826,270,784/165,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,664.78
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