Finding the Third Proportional to 165,870 and 355,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,870 and 355,403 is: 761,507.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,870 : 355,403 = 355,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,870/355,403 = 355,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,870x = 355,403 × 355,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,870x = 126,311,292,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,311,292,409/165,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,507.76
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