Finding the Third Proportional to 166,208 and 357,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,208 and 357,760 is: 770,072.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,208 : 357,760 = 357,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,208/357,760 = 357,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,208x = 357,760 × 357,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,208x = 127,992,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,992,217,600/166,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,072.55
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