Finding the Third Proportional to 165,842 and 353,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,842 and 353,364 is: 752,922.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,842 : 353,364 = 353,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,842/353,364 = 353,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,842x = 353,364 × 353,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,842x = 124,866,116,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,866,116,496/165,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,922.16
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