Finding the Third Proportional to 166,320 and 364,531.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,320 and 364,531.50 is: 798,961.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,320 : 364,531.50 = 364,531.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,320/364,531.50 = 364,531.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,320x = 364,531.50 × 364,531.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,320x = 132,883,214,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,883,214,492.25/166,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,961.13
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