Finding the Third Proportional to 166,240 and 356,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,240 and 356,300 is: 763,653.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,240 : 356,300 = 356,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,240/356,300 = 356,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,240x = 356,300 × 356,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,240x = 126,949,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,949,690,000/166,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,653.09
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