Finding the Third Proportional to 166,216 and 342,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,216 and 342,234 is: 704,650.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,216 : 342,234 = 342,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,216/342,234 = 342,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,216x = 342,234 × 342,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,216x = 117,124,110,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,124,110,756/166,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,650.04
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