Finding the Third Proportional to 165,032 and 360,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,032 and 360,976 is: 789,566.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,032 : 360,976 = 360,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,032/360,976 = 360,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,032x = 360,976 × 360,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,032x = 130,303,672,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,303,672,576/165,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,566.10
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