Finding the Third Proportional to 166,236 and 356,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,236 and 356,292 is: 763,637.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,236 : 356,292 = 356,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,236/356,292 = 356,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,236x = 356,292 × 356,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,236x = 126,943,989,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,943,989,264/166,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,637.17
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