Finding the Third Proportional to 114,118 and 166,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,118 and 166,950 is: 244,241.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,118 : 166,950 = 166,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,118/166,950 = 166,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,118x = 166,950 × 166,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,118x = 27,872,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,872,302,500/114,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,241.07
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