Finding the Third Proportional to 166,988 and 339,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,988 and 339,807 is: 691,479.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,988 : 339,807 = 339,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,988/339,807 = 339,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,988x = 339,807 × 339,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,988x = 115,468,797,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,468,797,249/166,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,479.61
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