Finding the Third Proportional to 165,769 and 254,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,769 and 254,946 is: 392,096.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,769 : 254,946 = 254,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,769/254,946 = 254,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,769x = 254,946 × 254,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,769x = 64,997,462,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,997,462,916/165,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,096.61
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