Finding the Third Proportional to 165,760 and 361,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,760 and 361,882 is: 790,049.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,760 : 361,882 = 361,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,760/361,882 = 361,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,760x = 361,882 × 361,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,760x = 130,958,581,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,958,581,924/165,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,049.36
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