Finding the Third Proportional to 165,384 and 363,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,384 and 363,168 is: 797,483.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,384 : 363,168 = 363,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,384/363,168 = 363,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,384x = 363,168 × 363,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,384x = 131,890,996,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,890,996,224/165,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,483.41
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