Finding the Third Proportional to 166,928 and 361,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,928 and 361,024 is: 780,805.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,928 : 361,024 = 361,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,928/361,024 = 361,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,928x = 361,024 × 361,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,928x = 130,338,328,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,338,328,576/166,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,805.67
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