Finding the Third Proportional to 166,186 and 362,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,186 and 362,441 is: 790,460.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,186 : 362,441 = 362,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,186/362,441 = 362,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,186x = 362,441 × 362,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,186x = 131,363,478,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,363,478,481/166,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,460.56
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