Finding the Third Proportional to 166,970 and 365,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,970 and 365,776 is: 801,294.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,970 : 365,776 = 365,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,970/365,776 = 365,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,970x = 365,776 × 365,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,970x = 133,792,082,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,792,082,176/166,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,294.14
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