Finding the Third Proportional to 166,752 and 355,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,752 and 355,374 is: 757,356.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,752 : 355,374 = 355,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,752/355,374 = 355,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,752x = 355,374 × 355,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,752x = 126,290,679,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,290,679,876/166,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,356.31
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