Finding the Third Proportional to 117,984 and 166,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,984 and 166,787 is: 235,776.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,984 : 166,787 = 166,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,984/166,787 = 166,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,984x = 166,787 × 166,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,984x = 27,817,903,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,817,903,369/117,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,776.91
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