Finding the Third Proportional to 165,594 and 360,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,594 and 360,000 is: 782,637.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,594 : 360,000 = 360,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,594/360,000 = 360,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,594x = 360,000 × 360,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,594x = 129,600,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,600,000,000/165,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,637.05
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