Finding the Third Proportional to 165,771 and 357,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,771 and 357,750 is: 772,059.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,771 : 357,750 = 357,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,771/357,750 = 357,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,771x = 357,750 × 357,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,771x = 127,985,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,985,062,500/165,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,059.42
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