Finding the Third Proportional to 166,471 and 364,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,471 and 364,033 is: 796,054.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,471 : 364,033 = 364,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,471/364,033 = 364,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,471x = 364,033 × 364,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,471x = 132,520,025,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,520,025,089/166,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,054.72
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