Finding the Third Proportional to 166,764 and 362,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,764 and 362,904 is: 789,734.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,764 : 362,904 = 362,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,764/362,904 = 362,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,764x = 362,904 × 362,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,764x = 131,699,313,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,699,313,216/166,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,734.67
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