Finding the Third Proportional to 166,560 and 374,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,560 and 374,928 is: 843,966.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,560 : 374,928 = 374,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,560/374,928 = 374,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,560x = 374,928 × 374,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,560x = 140,571,005,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,571,005,184/166,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,966.17
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