Finding the Third Proportional to 166,684 and 359,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,684 and 359,430 is: 775,058.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,684 : 359,430 = 359,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,684/359,430 = 359,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,684x = 359,430 × 359,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,684x = 129,189,924,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,189,924,900/166,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,058.94
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