Finding the Third Proportional to 166,816 and 366,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,816 and 366,995 is: 807,388.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,816 : 366,995 = 366,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,816/366,995 = 366,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,816x = 366,995 × 366,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,816x = 134,685,330,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,685,330,025/166,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,388.56
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