Finding the Third Proportional to 165,366 and 262,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,366 and 262,192 is: 415,712.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,366 : 262,192 = 262,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,366/262,192 = 262,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,366x = 262,192 × 262,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,366x = 68,744,644,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,744,644,864/165,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,712.09
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