Finding the Third Proportional to 166,329 and 356,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,329 and 356,472 is: 763,981.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,329 : 356,472 = 356,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,329/356,472 = 356,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,329x = 356,472 × 356,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,329x = 127,072,286,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,072,286,784/166,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,981.55
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