Finding the Third Proportional to 166,600.50 and 392,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,600.50 and 392,889 is: 926,538.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,600.50 : 392,889 = 392,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,600.50/392,889 = 392,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,600.50x = 392,889 × 392,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,600.50x = 154,361,766,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,361,766,321/166,600.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,538.43
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