Finding the Third Proportional to 165,824 and 355,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,824 and 355,304 is: 761,294.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,824 : 355,304 = 355,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,824/355,304 = 355,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,824x = 355,304 × 355,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,824x = 126,240,932,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,240,932,416/165,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,294.70
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