Finding the Third Proportional to 166,764 and 355,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,764 and 355,398 is: 757,404.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,764 : 355,398 = 355,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,764/355,398 = 355,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,764x = 355,398 × 355,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,764x = 126,307,738,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,307,738,404/166,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,404.11
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