Finding the Third Proportional to 166,276 and 363,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,276 and 363,656 is: 795,338.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,276 : 363,656 = 363,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,276/363,656 = 363,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,276x = 363,656 × 363,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,276x = 132,245,686,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,245,686,336/166,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,338.39
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