Finding the Third Proportional to 70,332 and 165,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,332 and 165,924 is: 391,440.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,332 : 165,924 = 165,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,332/165,924 = 165,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,332x = 165,924 × 165,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,332x = 27,530,773,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,530,773,776/70,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,440.22
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