Finding the Third Proportional to 166,290 and 363,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,290 and 363,684 is: 795,393.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,290 : 363,684 = 363,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,290/363,684 = 363,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,290x = 363,684 × 363,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,290x = 132,266,051,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,266,051,856/166,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,393.90
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