Finding the Third Proportional to 166,843 and 393,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,843 and 393,683 is: 928,935.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,843 : 393,683 = 393,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,843/393,683 = 393,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,843x = 393,683 × 393,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,843x = 154,986,304,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,986,304,489/166,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,935.01
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