Finding the Third Proportional to 165,939 and 364,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,939 and 364,134 is: 799,050.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,939 : 364,134 = 364,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,939/364,134 = 364,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,939x = 364,134 × 364,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,939x = 132,593,569,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,593,569,956/165,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,050.07
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