Finding the Third Proportional to 166,480 and 364,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,480 and 364,100 is: 796,304.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,480 : 364,100 = 364,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,480/364,100 = 364,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,480x = 364,100 × 364,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,480x = 132,568,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,568,810,000/166,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,304.72
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