Finding the Third Proportional to 166,953 and 371,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,953 and 371,229 is: 825,447.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,953 : 371,229 = 371,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,953/371,229 = 371,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,953x = 371,229 × 371,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,953x = 137,810,970,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,810,970,441/166,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,447.70
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