Finding the Third Proportional to 166,044 and 360,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,044 and 360,312 is: 781,869.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,044 : 360,312 = 360,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,044/360,312 = 360,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,044x = 360,312 × 360,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,044x = 129,824,737,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,824,737,344/166,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,869.49
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