Finding the Third Proportional to 165,024 and 240,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,024 and 240,192 is: 349,598.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,024 : 240,192 = 240,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,024/240,192 = 240,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,024x = 240,192 × 240,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,024x = 57,692,196,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,692,196,864/165,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,598.83
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