Finding the Third Proportional to 70,250 and 165,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,250 and 165,826 is: 391,434.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,250 : 165,826 = 165,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,250/165,826 = 165,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,250x = 165,826 × 165,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,250x = 27,498,262,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,498,262,276/70,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,434.34
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