Finding the Third Proportional to 166,405 and 359,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,405 and 359,054 is: 774,734.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,405 : 359,054 = 359,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,405/359,054 = 359,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,405x = 359,054 × 359,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,405x = 128,919,774,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,919,774,916/166,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,734.98
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