Finding the Third Proportional to 142,203 and 166,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,203 and 166,807 is: 195,667.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,203 : 166,807 = 166,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,203/166,807 = 166,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,203x = 166,807 × 166,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,203x = 27,824,575,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,824,575,249/142,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,667.99
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