Finding the Third Proportional to 166,520 and 359,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,520 and 359,626 is: 776,668.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,520 : 359,626 = 359,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,520/359,626 = 359,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,520x = 359,626 × 359,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,520x = 129,330,859,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,330,859,876/166,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,668.63
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