Finding the Third Proportional to 165,553.50 and 262,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,553.50 and 262,321 is: 415,649.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,553.50 : 262,321 = 262,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,553.50/262,321 = 262,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,553.50x = 262,321 × 262,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,553.50x = 68,812,307,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,812,307,041/165,553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,649.97
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