Finding the Third Proportional to 166,222 and 342,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,222 and 342,246 is: 704,674.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,222 : 342,246 = 342,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,222/342,246 = 342,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,222x = 342,246 × 342,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,222x = 117,132,324,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,132,324,516/166,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,674.02
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