Finding the Third Proportional to 110,666 and 166,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,666 and 166,080 is: 249,241.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,666 : 166,080 = 166,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,666/166,080 = 166,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,666x = 166,080 × 166,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,666x = 27,582,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,582,566,400/110,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,241.56
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