Finding the Third Proportional to 108,294 and 166,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,294 and 166,670 is: 256,513.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,294 : 166,670 = 166,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,294/166,670 = 166,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,294x = 166,670 × 166,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,294x = 27,778,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,778,888,900/108,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,513.65
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