Finding the Third Proportional to 166,632 and 350,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,632 and 350,688 is: 738,045.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,632 : 350,688 = 350,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,632/350,688 = 350,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,632x = 350,688 × 350,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,632x = 122,982,073,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,982,073,344/166,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,045.95
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