Finding the Third Proportional to 165,204 and 362,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,204 and 362,070 is: 793,532.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,204 : 362,070 = 362,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,204/362,070 = 362,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,204x = 362,070 × 362,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,204x = 131,094,684,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,094,684,900/165,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,532.15
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