Finding the Third Proportional to 165,435 and 362,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,435 and 362,376 is: 793,764.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,435 : 362,376 = 362,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,435/362,376 = 362,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,435x = 362,376 × 362,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,435x = 131,316,365,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,316,365,376/165,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,764.11
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