Finding the Third Proportional to 166,712 and 360,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,712 and 360,024 is: 777,492.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,712 : 360,024 = 360,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,712/360,024 = 360,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,712x = 360,024 × 360,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,712x = 129,617,280,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,617,280,576/166,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,492.21
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