Finding the Third Proportional to 165,382 and 363,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,382 and 363,164 is: 797,475.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,382 : 363,164 = 363,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,382/363,164 = 363,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,382x = 363,164 × 363,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,382x = 131,888,090,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,888,090,896/165,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,475.49
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