Finding the Third Proportional to 166,626 and 357,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,626 and 357,876 is: 768,638.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,626 : 357,876 = 357,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,626/357,876 = 357,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,626x = 357,876 × 357,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,626x = 128,075,231,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,075,231,376/166,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,638.94
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