Finding the Third Proportional to 166,494 and 366,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,494 and 366,920 is: 808,619.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,494 : 366,920 = 366,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,494/366,920 = 366,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,494x = 366,920 × 366,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,494x = 134,630,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,630,286,400/166,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,619.45
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