Finding the Third Proportional to 165,230 and 249,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,230 and 249,393 is: 376,426.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,230 : 249,393 = 249,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,230/249,393 = 249,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,230x = 249,393 × 249,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,230x = 62,196,868,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,196,868,449/165,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,426.00
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