Finding the Third Proportional to 166,515.19 and 364,720.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,515.19 and 364,720.50 is: 798,852.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,515.19 : 364,720.50 = 364,720.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,515.19/364,720.50 = 364,720.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,515.19x = 364,720.50 × 364,720.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,515.19x = 133,021,043,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,021,043,120.25/166,515.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,852.32
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