Finding the Third Proportional to 166,680 and 360,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,680 and 360,019 is: 777,619.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,680 : 360,019 = 360,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,680/360,019 = 360,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,680x = 360,019 × 360,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,680x = 129,613,680,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,613,680,361/166,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,619.87
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