Finding the Third Proportional to 166,668 and 339,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,668 and 339,528 is: 691,670.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,668 : 339,528 = 339,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,668/339,528 = 339,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,668x = 339,528 × 339,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,668x = 115,279,262,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,279,262,784/166,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,670.04
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