Finding the Third Proportional to 166,626 and 355,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,626 and 355,396 is: 758,022.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,626 : 355,396 = 355,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,626/355,396 = 355,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,626x = 355,396 × 355,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,626x = 126,306,316,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,306,316,816/166,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,022.86
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