Finding the Third Proportional to 166,456 and 364,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,456 and 364,053 is: 796,213.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,456 : 364,053 = 364,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,456/364,053 = 364,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,456x = 364,053 × 364,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,456x = 132,534,586,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,534,586,809/166,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,213.94
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