Finding the Third Proportional to 165,980 and 251,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,980 and 251,477 is: 381,013.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,980 : 251,477 = 251,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,980/251,477 = 251,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,980x = 251,477 × 251,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,980x = 63,240,681,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,240,681,529/165,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,013.87
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