Finding the Third Proportional to 166,646 and 366,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,646 and 366,644 is: 806,666.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,646 : 366,644 = 366,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,646/366,644 = 366,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,646x = 366,644 × 366,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,646x = 134,427,822,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,427,822,736/166,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,666.96
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