Finding the Third Proportional to 166,644 and 363,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,644 and 363,771 is: 794,084.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,644 : 363,771 = 363,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,644/363,771 = 363,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,644x = 363,771 × 363,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,644x = 132,329,340,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,329,340,441/166,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,084.04
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