Finding the Third Proportional to 166,702 and 365,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,702 and 365,021 is: 799,272.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,702 : 365,021 = 365,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,702/365,021 = 365,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,702x = 365,021 × 365,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,702x = 133,240,330,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,240,330,441/166,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,272.54
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