Finding the Third Proportional to 165,748 and 357,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,748 and 357,704 is: 771,968.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,748 : 357,704 = 357,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,748/357,704 = 357,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,748x = 357,704 × 357,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,748x = 127,952,151,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,952,151,616/165,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,968.00
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