Finding the Third Proportional to 166,824 and 367,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,824 and 367,708 is: 810,489.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,824 : 367,708 = 367,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,824/367,708 = 367,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,824x = 367,708 × 367,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,824x = 135,209,173,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,209,173,264/166,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,489.94
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