Finding the Third Proportional to 166,976 and 347,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,976 and 347,744 is: 724,211.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,976 : 347,744 = 347,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,976/347,744 = 347,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,976x = 347,744 × 347,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,976x = 120,925,889,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,925,889,536/166,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,211.20
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