Finding the Third Proportional to 166,218 and 356,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,218 and 356,250 is: 763,539.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,218 : 356,250 = 356,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,218/356,250 = 356,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,218x = 356,250 × 356,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,218x = 126,914,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,914,062,500/166,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,539.82
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