Finding the Third Proportional to 114,484 and 166,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,484 and 166,528 is: 242,231.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,484 : 166,528 = 166,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,484/166,528 = 166,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,484x = 166,528 × 166,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,484x = 27,731,574,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,731,574,784/114,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,231.01
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