Finding the Third Proportional to 166,772 and 340,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,772 and 340,336 is: 694,532.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,772 : 340,336 = 340,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,772/340,336 = 340,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,772x = 340,336 × 340,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,772x = 115,828,592,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,828,592,896/166,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,532.61
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