Finding the Third Proportional to 165,194 and 262,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,194 and 262,560 is: 417,313.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,194 : 262,560 = 262,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,194/262,560 = 262,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,194x = 262,560 × 262,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,194x = 68,937,753,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,937,753,600/165,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,313.91
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