Finding the Third Proportional to 79,346 and 166,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,346 and 166,474 is: 349,275.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,346 : 166,474 = 166,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,346/166,474 = 166,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,346x = 166,474 × 166,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,346x = 27,713,592,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,713,592,676/79,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,275.23
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