Finding the Third Proportional to 165,774 and 357,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,774 and 357,756 is: 772,071.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,774 : 357,756 = 357,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,774/357,756 = 357,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,774x = 357,756 × 357,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,774x = 127,989,355,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,989,355,536/165,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,071.35
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