Finding the Third Proportional to 166,950 and 364,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,950 and 364,572 is: 796,123.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,950 : 364,572 = 364,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,950/364,572 = 364,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,950x = 364,572 × 364,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,950x = 132,912,743,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,912,743,184/166,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,123.05
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