Finding the Third Proportional to 166,277 and 363,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,277 and 363,610 is: 795,132.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,277 : 363,610 = 363,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,277/363,610 = 363,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,277x = 363,610 × 363,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,277x = 132,212,232,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,212,232,100/166,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,132.41
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