Finding the Third Proportional to 166,015 and 366,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,015 and 366,919 is: 810,948.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,015 : 366,919 = 366,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,015/366,919 = 366,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,015x = 366,919 × 366,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,015x = 134,629,552,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,629,552,561/166,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,948.12
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