Finding the Third Proportional to 166,056 and 355,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,056 and 355,800 is: 762,355.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,056 : 355,800 = 355,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,056/355,800 = 355,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,056x = 355,800 × 355,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,056x = 126,593,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,593,640,000/166,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,355.11
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