Finding the Third Proportional to 166,848 and 393,690.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,848 and 393,690.75 is: 928,943.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,848 : 393,690.75 = 393,690.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,848/393,690.75 = 393,690.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,848x = 393,690.75 × 393,690.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,848x = 154,992,406,635.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,992,406,635.56/166,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,943.75
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