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Finding the Third Proportional to 165,664 and 357,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 165,664 and 357,560 is: 771,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,664 : 357,560 = 357,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,664/357,560 = 357,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,664x = 357,560 × 357,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,664x = 127,849,153,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,849,153,600/165,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,737.70

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