Finding the Third Proportional to 166,620 and 365,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,620 and 365,664 is: 802,485.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,620 : 365,664 = 365,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,620/365,664 = 365,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,620x = 365,664 × 365,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,620x = 133,710,160,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,710,160,896/166,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,485.66
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