Finding the Third Proportional to 165,984.19 and 252,028.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,984.19 and 252,028.97 is: 382,678.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,984.19 : 252,028.97 = 252,028.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,984.19/252,028.97 = 252,028.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,984.19x = 252,028.97 × 252,028.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,984.19x = 63,518,601,089.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,518,601,089.19/165,984.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,678.63
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