Finding the Third Proportional to 109,166 and 166,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,166 and 166,664 is: 254,446.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,166 : 166,664 = 166,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,166/166,664 = 166,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,166x = 166,664 × 166,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,166x = 27,776,888,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,776,888,896/109,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,446.34
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