Finding the Third Proportional to 166,581 and 364,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,581 and 364,229 is: 796,385.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,581 : 364,229 = 364,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,581/364,229 = 364,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,581x = 364,229 × 364,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,581x = 132,662,764,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,662,764,441/166,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,385.93
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