Finding the Third Proportional to 118,478 and 166,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,478 and 166,660 is: 234,436.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,478 : 166,660 = 166,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,478/166,660 = 166,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,478x = 166,660 × 166,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,478x = 27,775,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,775,555,600/118,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,436.40
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