Finding the Third Proportional to 166,844 and 393,685.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,844 and 393,685.50 is: 928,941.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,844 : 393,685.50 = 393,685.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,844/393,685.50 = 393,685.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,844x = 393,685.50 × 393,685.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,844x = 154,988,272,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,988,272,910.25/166,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,941.24
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