Finding the Third Proportional to 166,022 and 366,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,022 and 366,931 is: 810,966.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,022 : 366,931 = 366,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,022/366,931 = 366,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,022x = 366,931 × 366,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,022x = 134,638,358,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,638,358,761/166,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,966.97
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