Finding the Third Proportional to 166,220 and 363,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,220 and 363,598 is: 795,352.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,220 : 363,598 = 363,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,220/363,598 = 363,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,220x = 363,598 × 363,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,220x = 132,203,505,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,203,505,604/166,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,352.58
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