Finding the Third Proportional to 165,328 and 254,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,328 and 254,450 is: 391,614.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,328 : 254,450 = 254,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,328/254,450 = 254,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,328x = 254,450 × 254,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,328x = 64,744,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,744,802,500/165,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,614.26
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