Finding the Third Proportional to 165,280 and 361,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,280 and 361,700 is: 791,547.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,280 : 361,700 = 361,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,280/361,700 = 361,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,280x = 361,700 × 361,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,280x = 130,826,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,826,890,000/165,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,547.01
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