Finding the Third Proportional to 165,717 and 259,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,717 and 259,239 is: 405,539.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,717 : 259,239 = 259,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,717/259,239 = 259,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,717x = 259,239 × 259,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,717x = 67,204,859,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,204,859,121/165,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,539.92
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