Finding the Third Proportional to 165,800 and 361,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,800 and 361,024 is: 786,117.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,800 : 361,024 = 361,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,800/361,024 = 361,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,800x = 361,024 × 361,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,800x = 130,338,328,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,338,328,576/165,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,117.78
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