Finding the Third Proportional to 166,162 and 360,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,162 and 360,368 is: 781,557.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,162 : 360,368 = 360,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,162/360,368 = 360,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,162x = 360,368 × 360,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,162x = 129,865,095,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,865,095,424/166,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,557.13
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