Finding the Third Proportional to 166,374 and 360,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,374 and 360,776 is: 782,329.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,374 : 360,776 = 360,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,374/360,776 = 360,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,374x = 360,776 × 360,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,374x = 130,159,322,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,159,322,176/166,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,329.70
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