Finding the Third Proportional to 166,452 and 359,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,452 and 359,508 is: 776,476.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,452 : 359,508 = 359,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,452/359,508 = 359,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,452x = 359,508 × 359,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,452x = 129,246,002,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,246,002,064/166,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,476.11
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