Finding the Third Proportional to 166,010 and 249,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,010 and 249,135 is: 373,882.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,010 : 249,135 = 249,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,010/249,135 = 249,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,010x = 249,135 × 249,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,010x = 62,068,248,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,068,248,225/166,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,882.59
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