Finding the Third Proportional to 166,304 and 367,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,304 and 367,608 is: 812,582.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,304 : 367,608 = 367,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,304/367,608 = 367,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,304x = 367,608 × 367,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,304x = 135,135,641,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,135,641,664/166,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,582.03
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