Finding the Third Proportional to 166,738 and 364,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,738 and 364,772 is: 798,010.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,738 : 364,772 = 364,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,738/364,772 = 364,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,738x = 364,772 × 364,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,738x = 133,058,611,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,058,611,984/166,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,010.12
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