Finding the Third Proportional to 166,446 and 346,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,446 and 346,482 is: 721,253.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,446 : 346,482 = 346,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,446/346,482 = 346,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,446x = 346,482 × 346,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,446x = 120,049,776,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,049,776,324/166,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,253.60
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