Finding the Third Proportional to 165,952 and 364,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,952 and 364,160 is: 799,101.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,952 : 364,160 = 364,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,952/364,160 = 364,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,952x = 364,160 × 364,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,952x = 132,612,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,612,505,600/165,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,101.58
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