Finding the Third Proportional to 165,950 and 255,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,950 and 255,231 is: 392,545.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,950 : 255,231 = 255,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,950/255,231 = 255,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,950x = 255,231 × 255,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,950x = 65,142,863,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,142,863,361/165,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,545.12
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