Finding the Third Proportional to 166,846.50 and 393,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,846.50 and 393,687 is: 928,934.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,846.50 : 393,687 = 393,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,846.50/393,687 = 393,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,846.50x = 393,687 × 393,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,846.50x = 154,989,453,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,989,453,969/166,846.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,934.40
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