Finding the Third Proportional to 165,984 and 249,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,984 and 249,096 is: 373,824.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,984 : 249,096 = 249,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,984/249,096 = 249,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,984x = 249,096 × 249,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,984x = 62,048,817,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,048,817,216/165,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,824.09
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