Finding the Third Proportional to 166,356 and 363,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,356 and 363,496 is: 794,256.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,356 : 363,496 = 363,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,356/363,496 = 363,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,356x = 363,496 × 363,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,356x = 132,129,342,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,129,342,016/166,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,256.55
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