Finding the Third Proportional to 166,692 and 359,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,692 and 359,446 is: 775,090.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,692 : 359,446 = 359,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,692/359,446 = 359,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,692x = 359,446 × 359,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,692x = 129,201,426,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,201,426,916/166,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,090.75
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