Finding the Third Proportional to 166,518 and 359,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,518 and 359,622 is: 776,660.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,518 : 359,622 = 359,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,518/359,622 = 359,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,518x = 359,622 × 359,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,518x = 129,327,982,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,327,982,884/166,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,660.68
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