Finding the Third Proportional to 165,034 and 360,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,034 and 360,980 is: 789,574.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,034 : 360,980 = 360,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,034/360,980 = 360,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,034x = 360,980 × 360,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,034x = 130,306,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,306,560,400/165,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,574.03
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