Finding the Third Proportional to 165,820 and 355,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,820 and 355,280 is: 761,210.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,820 : 355,280 = 355,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,820/355,280 = 355,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,820x = 355,280 × 355,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,820x = 126,223,878,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,223,878,400/165,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,210.22
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