Finding the Third Proportional to 166,334 and 361,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,334 and 361,100 is: 783,923.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,334 : 361,100 = 361,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,334/361,100 = 361,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,334x = 361,100 × 361,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,334x = 130,393,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,393,210,000/166,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,923.97
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