Finding the Third Proportional to 166,148 and 354,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,148 and 354,046 is: 754,439.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,148 : 354,046 = 354,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,148/354,046 = 354,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,148x = 354,046 × 354,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,148x = 125,348,570,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,348,570,116/166,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,439.24
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