Finding the Third Proportional to 166,491 and 366,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,491 and 366,126 is: 805,138.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,491 : 366,126 = 366,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,491/366,126 = 366,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,491x = 366,126 × 366,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,491x = 134,048,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,048,247,876/166,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,138.10
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