Finding the Third Proportional to 166,414 and 359,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,414 and 359,070 is: 774,762.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,414 : 359,070 = 359,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,414/359,070 = 359,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,414x = 359,070 × 359,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,414x = 128,931,264,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,931,264,900/166,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,762.13
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