Finding the Third Proportional to 112,917 and 166,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,917 and 166,257 is: 244,793.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,917 : 166,257 = 166,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,917/166,257 = 166,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,917x = 166,257 × 166,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,917x = 27,641,390,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,641,390,049/112,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,793.88
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