Finding the Third Proportional to 165,471.19 and 361,287.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,471.19 and 361,287.84 is: 788,831.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,471.19 : 361,287.84 = 361,287.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,471.19/361,287.84 = 361,287.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,471.19x = 361,287.84 × 361,287.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,471.19x = 130,528,906,041.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,528,906,041.52/165,471.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,831.63
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