Finding the Third Proportional to 165,490 and 248,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,490 and 248,011 is: 371,680.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,490 : 248,011 = 248,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,490/248,011 = 248,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,490x = 248,011 × 248,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,490x = 61,509,456,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,509,456,121/165,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,680.80
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