Finding the Third Proportional to 79,308 and 165,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,308 and 165,194 is: 344,089.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,308 : 165,194 = 165,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,308/165,194 = 165,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,308x = 165,194 × 165,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,308x = 27,289,057,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,289,057,636/79,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,089.60
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