Finding the Third Proportional to 166,466 and 364,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,466 and 364,023 is: 796,034.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,466 : 364,023 = 364,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,466/364,023 = 364,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,466x = 364,023 × 364,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,466x = 132,512,744,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,512,744,529/166,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,034.89
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