Finding the Third Proportional to 165,030 and 247,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,030 and 247,977 is: 372,614.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,030 : 247,977 = 247,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,030/247,977 = 247,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,030x = 247,977 × 247,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,030x = 61,492,592,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,492,592,529/165,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,614.63
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