Finding the Third Proportional to 165,145.50 and 366,565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,145.50 and 366,565.50 is: 813,647.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,145.50 : 366,565.50 = 366,565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,145.50/366,565.50 = 366,565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,145.50x = 366,565.50 × 366,565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,145.50x = 134,370,265,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,370,265,790.25/165,145.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,647.76
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