Finding the Third Proportional to 166,998.94 and 363,968.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,998.94 and 363,968.44 is: 793,256.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,998.94 : 363,968.44 = 363,968.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,998.94/363,968.44 = 363,968.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,998.94x = 363,968.44 × 363,968.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,998.94x = 132,473,023,496.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,473,023,496.19/166,998.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,256.68
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