Finding the Third Proportional to 166,188 and 360,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,188 and 360,564 is: 782,285.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,188 : 360,564 = 360,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,188/360,564 = 360,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,188x = 360,564 × 360,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,188x = 130,006,398,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,006,398,096/166,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,285.11
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