Finding the Third Proportional to 166,908 and 364,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,908 and 364,844 is: 797,512.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,908 : 364,844 = 364,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,908/364,844 = 364,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,908x = 364,844 × 364,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,908x = 133,111,144,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,111,144,336/166,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,512.07
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