Finding the Third Proportional to 165,769 and 357,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,769 and 357,746 is: 772,051.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,769 : 357,746 = 357,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,769/357,746 = 357,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,769x = 357,746 × 357,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,769x = 127,982,200,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,982,200,516/165,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,051.47
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