Finding the Third Proportional to 165,266 and 362,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,266 and 362,164 is: 793,646.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,266 : 362,164 = 362,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,266/362,164 = 362,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,266x = 362,164 × 362,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,266x = 131,162,762,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,162,762,896/165,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,646.38
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