Finding the Third Proportional to 166,542 and 359,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,542 and 359,670 is: 776,756.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,542 : 359,670 = 359,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,542/359,670 = 359,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,542x = 359,670 × 359,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,542x = 129,362,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,362,508,900/166,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,756.07
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