Finding the Third Proportional to 166,140 and 354,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,140 and 354,036 is: 754,432.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,140 : 354,036 = 354,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,140/354,036 = 354,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,140x = 354,036 × 354,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,140x = 125,341,489,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,341,489,296/166,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,432.94
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