Finding the Third Proportional to 165,747 and 362,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,747 and 362,840 is: 794,300.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,747 : 362,840 = 362,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,747/362,840 = 362,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,747x = 362,840 × 362,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,747x = 131,652,865,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,652,865,600/165,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,300.14
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