Finding the Third Proportional to 166,252 and 344,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,252 and 344,329 is: 713,149.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,252 : 344,329 = 344,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,252/344,329 = 344,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,252x = 344,329 × 344,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,252x = 118,562,460,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,562,460,241/166,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,149.08
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