Finding the Third Proportional to 165,573 and 360,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,573 and 360,144 is: 783,362.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,573 : 360,144 = 360,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,573/360,144 = 360,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,573x = 360,144 × 360,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,573x = 129,703,700,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,703,700,736/165,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,362.63
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