Finding the Third Proportional to 165,872 and 254,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,872 and 254,976 is: 391,945.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,872 : 254,976 = 254,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,872/254,976 = 254,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,872x = 254,976 × 254,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,872x = 65,012,760,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,012,760,576/165,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,945.36
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