Finding the Third Proportional to 166,302 and 354,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,302 and 354,716 is: 756,596.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,302 : 354,716 = 354,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,302/354,716 = 354,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,302x = 354,716 × 354,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,302x = 125,823,440,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,823,440,656/166,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,596.08
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