Finding the Third Proportional to 165,264 and 361,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,264 and 361,332 is: 790,013.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,264 : 361,332 = 361,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,264/361,332 = 361,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,264x = 361,332 × 361,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,264x = 130,560,814,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,560,814,224/165,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,013.64
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