Finding the Third Proportional to 165,940 and 364,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,940 and 364,136 is: 799,054.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,940 : 364,136 = 364,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,940/364,136 = 364,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,940x = 364,136 × 364,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,940x = 132,595,026,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,595,026,496/165,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,054.03
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