Finding the Third Proportional to 166,734 and 364,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,734 and 364,080 is: 795,004.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,734 : 364,080 = 364,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,734/364,080 = 364,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,734x = 364,080 × 364,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,734x = 132,554,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,554,246,400/166,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,004.30
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