Finding the Third Proportional to 166,824 and 363,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,824 and 363,024 is: 789,972.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,824 : 363,024 = 363,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,824/363,024 = 363,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,824x = 363,024 × 363,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,824x = 131,786,424,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,786,424,576/166,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,972.81
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