Finding the Third Proportional to 166,714 and 355,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,714 and 355,296 is: 757,196.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,714 : 355,296 = 355,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,714/355,296 = 355,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,714x = 355,296 × 355,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,714x = 126,235,247,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,235,247,616/166,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,196.44
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