Finding the Third Proportional to 165,956 and 364,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,956 and 364,168 is: 799,117.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,956 : 364,168 = 364,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,956/364,168 = 364,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,956x = 364,168 × 364,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,956x = 132,618,332,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,618,332,224/165,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,117.43
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