Finding the Third Proportional to 165,212 and 362,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,212 and 362,086 is: 793,563.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,212 : 362,086 = 362,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,212/362,086 = 362,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,212x = 362,086 × 362,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,212x = 131,106,271,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,106,271,396/165,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,563.85
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