Finding the Third Proportional to 165,784 and 357,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,784 and 357,776 is: 772,111.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,784 : 357,776 = 357,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,784/357,776 = 357,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,784x = 357,776 × 357,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,784x = 128,003,666,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,003,666,176/165,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,111.10
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