Finding the Third Proportional to 165,636 and 248,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,636 and 248,472 is: 372,735.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,636 : 248,472 = 248,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,636/248,472 = 248,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,636x = 248,472 × 248,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,636x = 61,738,334,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,738,334,784/165,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,735.00
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