Finding the Third Proportional to 165,264 and 362,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,264 and 362,160 is: 793,638.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,264 : 362,160 = 362,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,264/362,160 = 362,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,264x = 362,160 × 362,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,264x = 131,159,865,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,159,865,600/165,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,638.45
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