Finding the Third Proportional to 166,760 and 356,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,760 and 356,848 is: 763,615.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,760 : 356,848 = 356,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,760/356,848 = 356,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,760x = 356,848 × 356,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,760x = 127,340,495,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,340,495,104/166,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,615.35
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