Finding the Third Proportional to 166,910 and 347,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,910 and 347,626 is: 724,005.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,910 : 347,626 = 347,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,910/347,626 = 347,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,910x = 347,626 × 347,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,910x = 120,843,835,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,843,835,876/166,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,005.97
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