Finding the Third Proportional to 165,652 and 357,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,652 and 357,532 is: 771,672.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,652 : 357,532 = 357,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,652/357,532 = 357,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,652x = 357,532 × 357,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,652x = 127,829,131,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,829,131,024/165,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,672.73
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