Finding the Third Proportional to 165,378 and 363,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,378 and 363,156 is: 797,459.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,378 : 363,156 = 363,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,378/363,156 = 363,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,378x = 363,156 × 363,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,378x = 131,882,280,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,882,280,336/165,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,459.64
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