Finding the Third Proportional to 165,770 and 354,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,770 and 354,806 is: 759,409.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,770 : 354,806 = 354,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,770/354,806 = 354,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,770x = 354,806 × 354,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,770x = 125,887,297,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,887,297,636/165,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,409.41
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