Finding the Third Proportional to 165,374 and 363,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,374 and 363,148 is: 797,443.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,374 : 363,148 = 363,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,374/363,148 = 363,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,374x = 363,148 × 363,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,374x = 131,876,469,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,876,469,904/165,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,443.79
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