Finding the Third Proportional to 166,230 and 365,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,230 and 365,670 is: 804,394.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,230 : 365,670 = 365,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,230/365,670 = 365,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,230x = 365,670 × 365,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,230x = 133,714,548,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,714,548,900/166,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,394.81
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