Finding the Third Proportional to 166,758 and 365,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,758 and 365,136 is: 799,507.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,758 : 365,136 = 365,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,758/365,136 = 365,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,758x = 365,136 × 365,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,758x = 133,324,298,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,324,298,496/166,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,507.66
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