Finding the Third Proportional to 166,108 and 389,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,108 and 389,967 is: 915,514.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,108 : 389,967 = 389,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,108/389,967 = 389,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,108x = 389,967 × 389,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,108x = 152,074,261,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,074,261,089/166,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,514.37
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