Finding the Third Proportional to 165,934 and 364,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,934 and 364,124 is: 799,030.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,934 : 364,124 = 364,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,934/364,124 = 364,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,934x = 364,124 × 364,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,934x = 132,586,287,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,586,287,376/165,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,030.26
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