Finding the Third Proportional to 113,260 and 166,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,260 and 166,599 is: 245,057.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,260 : 166,599 = 166,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,260/166,599 = 166,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,260x = 166,599 × 166,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,260x = 27,755,226,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,755,226,801/113,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,057.63
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