Finding the Third Proportional to 165,780 and 354,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,780 and 354,828 is: 759,457.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,780 : 354,828 = 354,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,780/354,828 = 354,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,780x = 354,828 × 354,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,780x = 125,902,909,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,902,909,584/165,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,457.77
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