Finding the Third Proportional to 166,548 and 359,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,548 and 359,688 is: 776,805.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,548 : 359,688 = 359,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,548/359,688 = 359,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,548x = 359,688 × 359,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,548x = 129,375,457,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,375,457,344/166,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,805.83
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