Finding the Third Proportional to 165,886 and 357,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,886 and 357,692 is: 771,274.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,886 : 357,692 = 357,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,886/357,692 = 357,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,886x = 357,692 × 357,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,886x = 127,943,566,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,943,566,864/165,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,274.05
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