Finding the Third Proportional to 165,670 and 220,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,670 and 220,727 is: 294,081.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,670 : 220,727 = 220,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,670/220,727 = 220,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,670x = 220,727 × 220,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,670x = 48,720,408,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,720,408,529/165,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,081.06
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