Finding the Third Proportional to 166,806 and 366,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,806 and 366,982 is: 807,379.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,806 : 366,982 = 366,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,806/366,982 = 366,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,806x = 366,982 × 366,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,806x = 134,675,788,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,675,788,324/166,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,379.76
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