Finding the Third Proportional to 166,802 and 366,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,802 and 366,974 is: 807,363.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,802 : 366,974 = 366,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,802/366,974 = 366,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,802x = 366,974 × 366,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,802x = 134,669,916,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,669,916,676/166,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,363.92
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