Finding the Third Proportional to 166,046 and 360,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,046 and 360,316 is: 781,877.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,046 : 360,316 = 360,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,046/360,316 = 360,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,046x = 360,316 × 360,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,046x = 129,827,619,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,827,619,856/166,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,877.43
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