Finding the Third Proportional to 165,622 and 254,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,622 and 254,914 is: 392,346.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,622 : 254,914 = 254,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,622/254,914 = 254,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,622x = 254,914 × 254,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,622x = 64,981,147,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,981,147,396/165,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,346.11
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