Finding the Third Proportional to 166,228 and 363,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,228 and 363,614 is: 795,384.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,228 : 363,614 = 363,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,228/363,614 = 363,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,228x = 363,614 × 363,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,228x = 132,215,140,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,215,140,996/166,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,384.30
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