Finding the Third Proportional to 166,048 and 360,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,048 and 360,320 is: 781,885.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,048 : 360,320 = 360,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,048/360,320 = 360,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,048x = 360,320 × 360,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,048x = 129,830,502,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,830,502,400/166,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,885.37
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