Finding the Third Proportional to 166,828 and 393,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,828 and 393,651 is: 928,867.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,828 : 393,651 = 393,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,828/393,651 = 393,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,828x = 393,651 × 393,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,828x = 154,961,109,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,961,109,801/166,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,867.52
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