Finding the Third Proportional to 165,843 and 353,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,843 and 353,367 is: 752,930.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,843 : 353,367 = 353,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,843/353,367 = 353,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,843x = 353,367 × 353,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,843x = 124,868,236,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,868,236,689/165,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,930.40
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