Finding the Third Proportional to 165,998 and 356,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,998 and 356,186 is: 764,277.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,998 : 356,186 = 356,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,998/356,186 = 356,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,998x = 356,186 × 356,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,998x = 126,868,466,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,868,466,596/165,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,277.08
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