Finding the Third Proportional to 166,960 and 393,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,960 and 393,726 is: 928,486.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,960 : 393,726 = 393,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,960/393,726 = 393,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,960x = 393,726 × 393,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,960x = 155,020,163,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,020,163,076/166,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,486.84
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