Finding the Third Proportional to 165,302 and 245,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,302 and 245,523 is: 364,675.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,302 : 245,523 = 245,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,302/245,523 = 245,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,302x = 245,523 × 245,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,302x = 60,281,543,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,281,543,529/165,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,675.22
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