Finding the Third Proportional to 166,043 and 366,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,043 and 366,971 is: 811,041.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,043 : 366,971 = 366,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,043/366,971 = 366,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,043x = 366,971 × 366,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,043x = 134,667,714,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,667,714,841/166,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,041.21
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