Finding the Third Proportional to 165,766 and 354,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,766 and 354,798 is: 759,393.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,766 : 354,798 = 354,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,766/354,798 = 354,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,766x = 354,798 × 354,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,766x = 125,881,620,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,881,620,804/165,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,393.49
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