Finding the Third Proportional to 165,794 and 357,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,794 and 357,796 is: 772,150.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,794 : 357,796 = 357,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,794/357,796 = 357,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,794x = 357,796 × 357,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,794x = 128,017,977,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,017,977,616/165,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,150.85
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