Finding the Third Proportional to 166,609.75 and 366,422.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,609.75 and 366,422.75 is: 805,868.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,609.75 : 366,422.75 = 366,422.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,609.75/366,422.75 = 366,422.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,609.75x = 366,422.75 × 366,422.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,609.75x = 134,265,631,717.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,265,631,717.56/166,609.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,868.99
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