Finding the Third Proportional to 165,773 and 357,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,773 and 357,754 is: 772,067.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,773 : 357,754 = 357,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,773/357,754 = 357,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,773x = 357,754 × 357,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,773x = 127,987,924,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,987,924,516/165,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,067.37
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