Finding the Third Proportional to 166,212 and 360,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,212 and 360,288 is: 780,975.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,212 : 360,288 = 360,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,212/360,288 = 360,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,212x = 360,288 × 360,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,212x = 129,807,442,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,807,442,944/166,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,975.16
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