Finding the Third Proportional to 166,947 and 371,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,947 and 371,217 is: 825,424.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,947 : 371,217 = 371,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,947/371,217 = 371,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,947x = 371,217 × 371,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,947x = 137,802,061,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,802,061,089/166,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,424.00
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