Finding the Third Proportional to 166,698 and 365,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,698 and 365,013 is: 799,256.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,698 : 365,013 = 365,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,698/365,013 = 365,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,698x = 365,013 × 365,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,698x = 133,234,490,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,234,490,169/166,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,256.68
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